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Crash of a Douglas C-47A-25-DK near Mabein: 2 killed

Date & Time: May 19, 1945
Operator:
Registration:
42-93338
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
MSN:
13239
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
While on a supply mission, the twin engine aircraft hit the slope of a mountain located 13 km northwest of Mabein, killing both crew members, 2nd Lt Frederick H. Kloepfer and Pfc Edwin W. Polson.