Crash of a Douglas C-47A-40-DL near Coronel Pringles: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jul 8, 1948
Operator:
Registration:
0260
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
MSN:
9899
YOM:
1943
Country:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
While cruising in foggy conditions, the aircraft hit the slope of a mountain located 17 km from Coronel Pringles. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and all five crew members were killed.