Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 30 September 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas R5D-1 (DC-4)
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 39180
Location: 12 km SW of Guam-Agana NAS (NGM) –
ÿ Guam
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 7 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft structureAircraft structure
Category: Accident
A commercial aircraft crashed into a gorge following a collision with the summit of Mount Tenjo. The impact resulted in significant damage to the aircraft.A commercial aircraft crashed into a gorge following a collision with the summit of Mount Tenjo. The impact resulted in significant damage to the aircraft.
Description
Reportedly hit the top of Mount Tenjo and crashed into a gorge.
Source of Information
http://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/navyserials.htmlhttp://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/navyserials.htmlPrimary Cause
Collision with the mountain summit.Collision with the mountain summit.Share on:
