Crash of a Douglas R4D-5 at Fallon NAS: 6 killed
Date & Time:
Apr 18, 1961
Operator:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Grosse Ile – Fallon – Alameda
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
14
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Fallon NAS, while climbing to a height of 10 feet, the airplane stalled and crashed in flames. Six occupants were killed and 12 others were injured.
