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Datum: | zondag 4 maart 1945 |
Tijd: | 20:08 |
Type: | Douglas C-47B-1-DL (DC-3) |
Luchtvaartmaatschappij: | United States Army Air Force - USAAF |
Registratie: | 43-16144 |
Constructienummer: | 20610 |
Bouwjaar: | 1944 |
Motoren: | 2 Pratt & Whitney R-1830-90C |
Bemanning: | slachtoffers: 0 / inzittenden: |
Passagiers: | slachtoffers: 0 / inzittenden: |
Totaal: | slachtoffers: 0 / inzittenden: 7 |
Botsingsslachtoffers: | slachtoffers: 2 |
Schade: | Groot |
Gevolgen: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
Plaats: | 4,8 km (3 mijl) N of Lawrenceville-George AAF, IL (LWV) ( Verenigde Staten)
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Fase: | Nadering (APR) |
Soort vlucht: | Militair |
Vliegveld van vertrek: | ? |
Vliegveld van aankomst: | Lawrenceville-George AAF, IL (LWV/KLWV), Verenigde Staten |
Beschrijving:A collision occurred between a Douglas C-47A (42-24101, c/n 9963) and a C-47B (43-16144, c/n 20610) both descending towards George Field, IL. The C-47A operated on a night training flight. The C-47B was on a double glider tow mission. Both aircraft collided at a height of 2400 ft msl. The C-47A's starboard wing was damaged, causing the crew to lose control. The airplane crashed, killing both pilots. The other plane managed to carry out a safe belly landing at George Field.
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Aviation Archaeological Investigation and Research (AAIR)» Fatal Army Air Forces Aviation Accidents in the United States, 1941-1945, Vol. 3: August 1944-December 1945 / Anthony J. Mireles
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This information is not presented as the Flight Safety Foundation or the Aviation Safety Network’s opinion as to the cause of the accident. It is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time.