26 Mar Douglas C-47A-10-DK (DC-3) – 42-92679 Two C-47A transport planes (42-108877 and 42-92679) crashed following a midair collision. The aircraft were flying night formation duri... Continue reading
26 Mar Consolidated Catalina IVB (PB2B-1) – JX273 The pilot became disorientated during a night training exercise and the plane impacted a hill named Heishavel Beag on Vatersay Island. ... Continue reading
26 Mar Consolidated Catalina IVA (PBY-5) – JX581 The float plane struck some rocks off Sella Ness during landing. The hull was badly damaged and the Catalina eventually sank. Continue reading
26 Mar Douglas C-53 Skytrooper (DC-3) – 42-15885 Forced landing due to engine failure. Continue reading
26 Mar Douglas C-47A-5-DK (DC-3) – 42-108842 The C-47A departed Membury USAAF Station 466 and climbed to 100 feet above treetops. A slow right turn increased to a 45 degree bank an... Continue reading
26 Mar Douglas Dakota III (DC-3) – FZ683 The Dakota III transport plane was towing a Horsa glider when it crashed at Alvescot shortly after takeoff from Broadwell RAF Station, ... Continue reading
26 Mar Douglas Dakota III (DC-3) – FZ552 Crashed while glider towing at Collingbourne, Wiltshire, U.K. Continue reading