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Crash of a Douglas C-47-DL in Damaturu: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 7, 1943
Operator:
Registration:
41-18605
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
4766
YOM:
1942
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Ran out of fuel and crashed in Damaturu. A pilot was killed.
Probable cause:
Fuel exhaustion.