Crash of a Douglas C-47B-50-DK at Andrews AFB:1 killed

Date & Time: Dec 10, 1947
Operator:
Registration:
45-1060
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Olmsted - Andrews
MSN:
17063/34330
YOM:
1945
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The airplane departed Olmsted AFB, Harrisburg (PA), on a flight to Andrews AFB. On final approach, it crashed 300 metres short of runway, bursting into flames. The copilot was killed and five other occupants were injured.
Crew:
1st Lt J. C. Martin, pilot,
2nd Lt Carl Curtis, copilot. †