Crash of a Douglas C-47A-20-DK Dakota III in Mt Cold Fell: 6 killed
Date & Time:
Feb 3, 1946
Operator:
Registration:
KG502
Survivors:
No
MSN:
12824
YOM:
1944
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
While flying in clouds, the aircraft hit the slope of Mt Cold Fell located east of Carlisle. All six occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain.
