Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 21 April 1945
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-54A-5-DO (DC-4)
Owner/operator: American Export Airlines
Registration Number: 41-107452
Location: Bermuda-Kindley Field (BDA) –
ÿ Bermuda
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident

An aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine failure shortly after takeoff, resulting in a rapid and significant loss of altitude and control. The incident highlights the critical importance of engine maintenance and operational procedures.An aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine failure shortly after takeoff, resulting in a rapid and significant loss of altitude and control. The incident highlights the critical importance of engine maintenance and operational procedures.
Description
Crashed after engine failure.
Primary Cause
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