Crash of a Douglas C-47 in Changchun: 18 killed
Date & Time:
Jan 9, 1946
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Changchun - Changchun
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
15
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
18
Circumstances:
While completing a training sortie at Changchun, the twin engine aircraft collided in unknown circumstances with another Chinese Air Force C-47 carrying also 18 crew members. Both airplanes crashed, killing all 36 occupants.