Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 23 August 1960
Aircraft Type: Douglas R5D-3 (DC-4)
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 56518
Location: Port Lyautey –
ÿ Morocco
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A single-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic fire during flight, resulting in significant damage and loss of life.A single-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic fire during flight, resulting in significant damage and loss of life.
Description
Crashed and destroyed by fire.
Source of Information
http://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/navyserials.htmlhttp://www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/navyserials.htmlPrimary Cause
Possible engine failure or mechanical malfunction.Possible engine failure or mechanical malfunction.Share on:
