Crash of a Douglas C-47D in Hagaru-ri AFB
Date & Time:
Dec 2, 1950
Registration:
45-0949
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
16952/34211
YOM:
1945
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
35
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Hagaru-ri AFB, while in initial climb, the crew encountered an unexpected situation and was forced to make an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed in a field located three km east of the airfield and came to rest. All 38 occupants were evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.