Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 5 March 1942
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-39 (DC-2)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Registration Number: 38-525
Location: off Port Sewall, FL –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 7 / Occupants: 7
Component Affected: WingWing
Category: Accident
A C-39 transport plane crashed into the St. Lucie River near Port Sewall, Florida, after suffering a wing break off due to a severe squall. The aircraft ignited and subsequently sank.A C-39 transport plane crashed into the St. Lucie River near Port Sewall, Florida, after suffering a wing break off due to a severe squall. The aircraft ignited and subsequently sank.
Description
The C-39 transport plane ran into a squall near Port Sewall, FL. One of the wings broke off and the airplane crashed in flames into St. Lucie River.
Primary Cause
Severe squall conditions caused by turbulent weather significantly impacted the aircraft’s flight path and structural integrity.Severe squall conditions caused by turbulent weather significantly impacted the aircraft’s flight path and structural integrity.Share on:
