ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 336487
Date: | Friday 14 January 1949 |
Time: | |
Type: | Fairchild C-82A-15-FA Packet |
Owner/operator: | United States Air Force - USAF |
Registration: | 44-23010 |
MSN: | 10054 |
Fatalities: | Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 40 |
Aircraft damage: | Destroyed, written off |
Category: | Accident |
Location: | 6,5 km NW of Fayetteville-Pope AFB, NC (POB) -
United States of America
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Phase: | En route |
Nature: | Military |
Departure airport: | |
Destination airport: | |
Narrative:A Fairchild C-82A-15-FA Packet transport plane was damaged beyond repair in an accident near Fayetteville, NC.
The airplane of the 37th Troop Carrier Squadron was taking part in a para drop exercise. There were 36 paratroopers on board. After developing engine trouble, all paratroopers bailed out safely. The airplane crashed, killing all three crew members.
Sources:
The Southeast Missourian - Jan 15, 1949 Location
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