Crash of a Douglas C-53D-DO Skytrooper in Jarny: 3 killed

Date & Time: May 6, 1945
Operator:
Registration:
42-68695
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
11622
YOM:
1943
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
Crashed in flames in a field located in Jarny. All three crew members were killed.
Crew:
1st Lt David L. Brown,
1st Lt James J. Murphy,
T/Sgt John W. Smith Jr.