Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 9 September 1958
Aircraft Type: Douglas SC-47
Owner/operator: United States Air Force – USAF
Registration Number: 43-15345
Location: Anchorage-Elmendorf AFB, AK (EDF) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 13 / Occupants: 20
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
An aircraft experienced a significant engine failure during flight, leading to a crash. The incident was initiated by a loss of engine power, resulting in a rapid descent and subsequent impact.An aircraft experienced a significant engine failure during flight, leading to a crash. The incident was initiated by a loss of engine power, resulting in a rapid descent and subsequent impact.
Description
Crashed following engine problems.
Primary Cause
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