Crash of a Douglas C-47A-25-DK near Mabein: 2 killed
Date & Time:
May 19, 1945
Registration:
42-93338
Survivors:
No
MSN:
13239
YOM:
1944
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
While on a supply mission, the twin engine aircraft hit the slope of a mountain located 13 km northwest of Mabein, killing both crew members, 2nd Lt Frederick H. Kloepfer and Pfc Edwin W. Polson.