Crash of a Douglas C-47B-5-DK near Saluda: 4 killed
Date & Time:
Feb 7, 1948
Operator:
Registration:
43-48910
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Bolling - Greenville
MSN:
14726/26171
YOM:
1944
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
Enroute, the aircraft hit the east slope of Mt Page located 2 miles southwest of Saluda, North Carolina. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire. Four passengers were killed while six other occupants were injured.
