Narrative:
The no. 1 engine failed at 600 feet after takeoff and a return was made to the airport. Meanwhile the pilot tried to restart the engine. As the no. 2 engine failed as well, an emergency landing was carried out. The aircraft struck a telephone pole and came to rest on a railroad track.
PROBABLE CAUSE: "The Board determines that the probable cause of this accident was the complete loss of power in both engines due to fuel starvation necessitating an emergency landing in an unfavorable area. The cause for fuel starvation of the engines has not been determined."
accident date: 02-07-1946
type: Douglas DC-3-201F
registration: NC28383
| Status: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
| Date: | Tuesday 2 July 1946 |
| Time: | 09:10 |
| Type: |  Douglas DC-3-201F |
| Operator: | Transcontinental & Western Air - TWA |
| Registration: | NC28383 |
| MSN: | 4091 |
| First flight: | 1941 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 14043 |
| Engines: | 2 Wright R-1820-G202A |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 18 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 21 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Chicago, IL ( United States of America)
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| Phase: | Initial climb (ICL) |
| Nature: | Domestic Scheduled Passenger |
| Departure airport: | Chicago Municipal Airport, IL (MDW/KMDW), United States of America |
| South Bend Regional, IN (SBN/KSBN), United States of America | |
| Flightnumber: | 456 |
The no. 1 engine failed at 600 feet after takeoff and a return was made to the airport. Meanwhile the pilot tried to restart the engine. As the no. 2 engine failed as well, an emergency landing was carried out. The aircraft struck a telephone pole and came to rest on a railroad track.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE: "The Board determines that the probable cause of this accident was the complete loss of power in both engines due to fuel starvation necessitating an emergency landing in an unfavorable area. The cause for fuel starvation of the engines has not been determined."
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
» CAB File No. 1312-46Photos
accident date: 02-07-1946
type: Douglas DC-3-201F
registration: NC28383
Map
This map shows the airport of departure and the intended destination of the flight. The line between the airports does not display the exact flight path.
Distance from Chicago Municipal Airport, IL to South Bend Regional, IN as the crow flies is 119 km (74 miles).
Distance from Chicago Municipal Airport, IL to South Bend Regional, IN as the crow flies is 119 km (74 miles).
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