Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

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42-93723

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Langenlebarn - Neubiberg

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13666

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1944

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Crashed on landing in unknown circumstances. All three crew members were injured while the passenger died from his injuries few hours later.
Crew:
1st Lt Walter T. Galligan, pilot,
2nd Lt Donald W. Morell, copilot,
Pfc James F. Carwile, flight engineer.
Passenger:
Cpt John Lawlor. †

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-10-DK off Malmö

Date & Time: Feb 17, 1947

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OY-AEB

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Cargo

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Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

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Aalborg – Copenhagen

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12473

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1944

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While descending to Copenhagen-Kastrup Airport, the crew encountered low visibility due to foggy conditions. In such situation, the captain decided to divert to Malmö-Bulltofta Airport but there, weather conditions were poor as well and a landing was not possible. The crew elected to return to Copenhagen but due to fuel shortage, the captain attempted to make an emergency landing on the icy Øresund, about 5 km off Malmö. The aircraft crash landed and came to rest in flames. All four crew members were uninjured.

Probable cause:

Emergency landing due to fuel exhaustion.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-40-DK in Nichols AFB

Date & Time: Feb 9, 1947

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44-77205

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16789/33537

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1945

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Crashed on landing. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-30-DK in Harrington: 1 killed

Date & Time: Feb 5, 1947

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International Air Freight

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NC54451

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Cargo

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New York – Raleigh

MSN:

13873

YOM:

1944

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Harrington

Delaware

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United States of America

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North America

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Enroute from New York to Raleigh, the crew contacted ATC and requested to divert to the nearest airport after the right engine lost power. The crew was rerouted to Harrington. On final approach, the aircraft was not properly aligned with the runway centreline and the captain decided to go around. The aircraft flew over the airport at low height and then hit tree tops before crashing in a wooded area. Two crew members were injured while the third occupant was killed.

Probable cause:

It was determined that fuel lines and the carburetor on the right engine were contaminated with water, causing the engine to malfunction.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-10-DK Dakota C.4 in Middle Aston

Date & Time: Feb 1, 1947

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KJ971

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Flight

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Training

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Upper Heyford - Upper Heyford

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14820/26265

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1944

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The crew was completing a training sortie from RAF Upper Heyford. In flight, the instructor deliberately shut down an engine to simulate a failure. Few minutes later, one of the pilot under instruction inadvertently shot down the second engine. The crew was unable to restart the engine and the instructor decided to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft belly landed in a pasture located in Middle Aston, about 2 miles northwest of the airfield. The aircraft came to rest and was written off while all four crew members were unhurt.

Probable cause:

The crew inadvertently shot down an engine in flight.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-25-DK in Hong Kong: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jan 25, 1947

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PI-C12

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Cargo

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Mountains

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Manila – Hong Kong

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13508

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1944

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On final approach to Kai Tak Airport, while at an altitude of 1,570 feet, the aircraft hit the slope of Mt Parker and crashed, killing all four crew members. The wreckage was found few dozen feet from the summit of the mountain (1,723 feet high).

Crash of a Douglas R4D-5 in Patuxent River NAS

Date & Time: Jan 24, 1947

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39079

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10206

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1943

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Patuxent River NAS

Maryland

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United States of America

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North America

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Went out of control after touchdown and collided with trees. There were no casualties but the aircraft was written off.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-10-DK near Sand Point NAS

Date & Time: Jan 23, 1947

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43-48936

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Flight

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Plain, Valley

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Great Falls - McChord

MSN:

14752/26197

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1944

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Sand Point NAS

Washington

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United States of America

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North America

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Crashed in unknown circumstances 6,5 miles north of Sand Point NAS while on a flight from Great Falls (Montana) to McChord. Crew fate remains unknown.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-35-DK Dakota C.4 in Bückeburg

Date & Time: Jan 22, 1947

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KP222

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Takeoff (climb)

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