Narrative:
No.1 engine problems immediately after takeoff caused the pilot to shut down the engine and feather the propeller. A right turn was made to return to the airport, but the aircraft struck treetops and crashed. The crew probably shut down and feathered the wrong engine.
| Status: | |
| Date: | Thursday 27 January 1949 |
| Type: |  Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3) |
| Operator: | United Airlines |
| Registration: | NC17713 |
| MSN: | 4582 |
| First flight: | 1942 |
| Engines: | 2 Pratt & Whitney R-1830-92 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Alameda, CA ( United States of America)
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| Phase: | Initial climb (ICL) |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | Oakland International Airport, CA (OAK/KOAK), United States of America |
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No.1 engine problems immediately after takeoff caused the pilot to shut down the engine and feather the propeller. A right turn was made to return to the airport, but the aircraft struck treetops and crashed. The crew probably shut down and feathered the wrong engine.
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