ASN Aircraft accident Douglas C-47A (DC-3) 42-92078 South Park Township, PA
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Date:Wednesday 10 January 1962
Time:23:00
Type:Silhouette image of generic DC3 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different
Douglas C-47A (DC-3)
Operator:Air National Guard
Registration: 42-92078
MSN: 11839
First flight: 1943
Crew:Fatalities: 5 / Occupants: 5
Passengers:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Total:Fatalities: 5 / Occupants: 5
Aircraft damage: Damaged beyond repair
Location:South Park Township, PA (   United States of America)
Phase: En route (ENR)
Nature:Military
Departure airport:Pittsburgh-Greater Pittsburgh Airport, PA (PIT/KPIT), United States of America
Destination airport:Pittsburgh-Greater Pittsburgh Airport, PA (PIT/KPIT), United States of America
Narrative:
The C-47 took off from Pittsburgh-Greater Pittsburgh Airport, PA (PIT) on a night time proficiency training flight. Reportedly one of the engines failed during the flight. The airplane clipped trees, crashed and burst into flames.

Sources:
» Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Jan 11, 1962


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