Accident Fairchild C-82A Packet 44-23003, Monday 1 March 1948
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Date:Monday 1 March 1948
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic C82 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Fairchild C-82A Packet
Owner/operator:United States Air Force - USAF
Registration: 44-23003
MSN: 10047
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Destroyed, written off
Category:Accident
Location:Mobile, AL -   United States of America
Phase: En route
Nature:Military
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Narrative:
Crew bailed out after mechanical failure.

Sources:

Aviation Archaeological Investigation and Research (AAIR)
Toledo Blade - Mar 2, 1948

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