Narrative:
Shortly after takeoff the airplane settled down in a cotton field.
At least one occupant died in the accident.
» Chicago Tribune April 10, 1947
| Status: | |
| Date: | Wednesday 9 April 1947 |
| Type: |  Douglas C-47D (DC-3) |
| Operator: | United States Army Air Force - USAAF |
| Registration: | 43-49258 |
| MSN: | 26519/15074 |
| First flight: | 1944 |
| Engines: | 2 Pratt & Whitney R-1830-90 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: / Occupants: |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: / Occupants: |
| Total: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 21 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | San Antonio-Kelly AFB, TX (SKF) ( United States of America)
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| Phase: | Takeoff (TOF) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | San Antonio-Kelly AFB, TX (SKF/KSKF), United States of America |
| Tucson-Davis Monthan AFB, AZ (DMA/KDMA), United States of America |
Shortly after takeoff the airplane settled down in a cotton field.
At least one occupant died in the accident.
Sources:
» Aviation Archaeological Investigation and Research (AAIR)» Chicago Tribune April 10, 1947
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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 San Antonio-Kelly AFB, TX to Tucson-Davis Monthan AFB, AZ as the crow flies is 1207 km (754 miles).
Distance from San Antonio-Kelly AFB, TX to Tucson-Davis Monthan AFB, AZ as the crow flies is 1207 km (754 miles).
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