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Crash of a Douglas C-47A-20-DK in Millinocket

Date & Time: Feb 22, 1952
Operator:
Registration:
42-93193
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Millinocket – Burlington
MSN:
13077
YOM:
1944
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Millinocket, while in initial climb, both engines failed. The crew elected to return to Millinocket but eventually decided to attempt an emergency landing in a field. The airplane crash landed 3 miles west of Millinocket and came to rest. While all five crew members were unhurt, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Double engine failure.

Crash of a Douglas C-54A-DO Skymaster on Mt Fort: 8 killed

Date & Time: Jun 20, 1944 at 1200 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
41-37277
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Stephenville - Washington DC
MSN:
3067
YOM:
1943
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
While cruising at an altitude of 3,900 feet, the four engine aircraft hit the east slope of Mt Fort located some 35 miles northwest of Millinocket, Maine. The passenger and all seven crew members were killed.