Narrative:
The C-47 crashed following structural failure.
» Prescott Evening Courier - Apr 26, 1950
| Status: | |
| Date: | Wednesday 26 April 1950 |
| Type: |  Douglas C-47B-45-DK (DC-3) |
| Operator: | United States Air Force - USAF |
| Registration: | 45-954 |
| MSN: | 34217/16957 |
| First flight: | 1945 |
| Engines: | 2 Pratt & Whitney R-1830-90C |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | 4 km (2.5 mls) E of Leon Springs, TX ( United States of America)
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| Phase: | En route (ENR) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | San Antonio-Kelly AFB, TX (SKF/KSKF), United States of America |
| San Antonio-Kelly AFB, TX (SKF/KSKF), United States of America |
The C-47 crashed following structural failure.
Sources:
» Aviation Archaeological Investigation and Research (AAIR)» Prescott Evening Courier - Apr 26, 1950
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