Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 24 September 1947
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-54 (DC-4)
Owner/operator: United States Army Air Force – USAAF
Location: 692 km S of Guam –
ÿ Pacific Ocean
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: Aircraft Flight DeckAircraft Flight Deck
Category: Accident
A flight crew experienced a loss of consciousness over the sea, resulting in the deployment of four life rafts. Rescue operations were initiated.A flight crew experienced a loss of consciousness over the sea, resulting in the deployment of four life rafts. Rescue operations were initiated.
Description
Crew bailed out over sea. Rescued from four life rafts.
Primary Cause
Loss of consciousness due to fatigue or medical event during flight.Loss of consciousness due to fatigue or medical event during flight.Share on:
