Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 24 August 1949
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47D (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Air Force – USAF
Registration Number: 43-16330
Location: Guam-North Field AFB (UAM) –
ÿ Guam
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 9
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic fire during takeoff, resulting in damage and loss of life. All three crew members and six passengers were unharmed.A twin-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic fire during takeoff, resulting in damage and loss of life. All three crew members and six passengers were unharmed.
Description
Crashed and destroyed by fire when left engine failed on take-off. Three crew and six passengers unhurt.
Primary Cause
Engine failure during takeoff.Engine failure during takeoff.Share on:
