Incident Overview
Date: Monday 13 October 1947
Aircraft Type: Douglas R4D-5 (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 12421
Location: near Changchun Airport (CGQ) –
ÿ China
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Douglas R4D transport planeDouglas R4D transport plane
Category: Accident
A United States Military Douglas R4D transport plane crashed during a severe blizzard, resulting in a catastrophic two-part crash. One occupant was injured.A United States Military Douglas R4D transport plane crashed during a severe blizzard, resulting in a catastrophic two-part crash. One occupant was injured.
Description
The United States Military Attach’s Douglas R4D transport plane crashed while taking-off in a blizzard and broke in two. One occupant was injured.
Source of Information
http://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/navyserials.htmlhttp://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/navyserials.htmlPrimary Cause
Severe blizzard conditions and turbulence during takeoff.Severe blizzard conditions and turbulence during takeoff.Share on:
