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Crash of a Douglas VC-47D in Alabama: 4 killed

Date & Time:
Operator:
Registration:
43-49041
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
14857/26302
YOM:
1944
Location:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
An engine failed in flight. The airplane went out of control and crashed in a prairie located in the St Claire county. All four crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.