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Crash of a Douglas C-47B-1-DL on Mt Banahao: 19 killed

Date & Time: Mar 23, 1946
Operator:
Registration:
43-16211
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
MSN:
20677
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
21
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
19
Circumstances:
Enroute, the twin engine aircraft hit the slope of Mt Banahao, and was totally destroyed. Five passengers were seriously injured and evacuated while 19 other occupants were killed.