Douglas DC-2 | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

On final approach to Nashville-Metropolitan Airport, the aircraft went out of control and crashed onto a house located one mile short of runway. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and all 16 occupants were injured plus two people in the house.

Crash of a Douglas DC-2-115L in Luqa

Date & Time: Oct 3, 1946 at 1632 LT

Type of aircraft:

Douglas DC-2

Operator:

Southampton Air Services

Registration:

G-AGBH

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

Luqa – Southampton – London

MSN:

1584

YOM:

1936

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During the takeoff roll from Luqa Airfield, the twin engine aircraft swung on runway, went out of control and eventually came to rest. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The reason of the occurrence remains unknown.

Crash of a Douglas DC-2-115D in Spain

Date & Time: Apr 11, 1946

Type of aircraft:

Douglas DC-2

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Registration:

EC-AAA

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

MSN:

1320

YOM:

1934

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Crashed in unknown circumstances somewhere in Spain. Occupant fate remains unknown as well.

Crash of a Douglas DC-2-243 in Medellin

Date & Time: Mar 1, 1946

Type of aircraft:

Douglas DC-2

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Registration:

C-157

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

MSN:

2086

YOM:

1939

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Crashed in unknown circumstances. Occupant fate remains unknown.

Crash of a Douglas DC-2-243 in Mt Iztaccíhuatl: 16 killed

Date & Time: Aug 11, 1945 at 1600 LT

Type of aircraft:

Douglas DC-2

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Registration:

XA-DOT

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

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Mountains

Schedule:

Tapachula – Mexico City

MSN:

2075

YOM:

1939

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While flying over Puebla, the crew informed ATC of his position and confirmed his altitude at 15,000 feet. Few minutes later, while cruising in poor weather conditions, the twin engine aircraft hit the slope of Mt Iztaccíhuatl located east of the capital city. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact and all 16 occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

According to the Mexican Authorities, the aircraft was not flying on the assigned track at the time of the accident and the crew was unable to see the mountain due to the poor visibility caused by bad weather conditions.

Crash of a Douglas DC-2-115E in Berlin

Date & Time: Feb 11, 1944

Type of aircraft:

Douglas DC-2

Operator:

Registration:

D-ABOW

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Yes

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Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

Berlin - Riga

MSN:

1365

YOM:

1935

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Shortly after takeoff from Berlin-Tempelhof Airport, a fuel leak occurred and the captain decided to return to his departure point. The crew completed a low pass over the airport, at a height of some 80 meters, and then attempted a steep turn to join the runway when the aircraft stalled and crashed. The aircraft was destroyed while all occupants survived.

Probable cause:

Fuel leakage.