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Crash of a Douglas DC-2-120 in Kolar

Date & Time: Jun 14, 1942
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Registration:
DG473
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Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
1308
YOM:
1934
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Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
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Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route, the captain was forced to attempt an emergency landing for unknown reason. While landing in a field near Kolar, some 60 miles east of Bangalore, the aircraft lost its undercarriage and ended up in flames. While there was no casualties, the aircraft was destroyed by fire.