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| Date: | Sunday 15 June 1947 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Douglas C-47D |
| Owner/operator: | United States Army Air Force - USAAF |
| Registration: | 44-76244 |
| MSN: | 32576/15828 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1945 |
| Engine model: | Pratt & Whitney R-1830-90 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 20 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed, written off |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Fort Knox-Godman AAF, KY (FTK) -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Fort Knox-Godman AAF, KY (FTK/KFTK) |
The aircraft overshot the runway when attempting to land back at Godman AAF, shortly after takeoff. A fire occurred. The 20 occupants were slightly injured.
Sources:
Aviation Archaeological Investigation and Research (AAIR)
The Indian Express 17 June 1947, p6
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