Crash of a Douglas C-53 in San Jose
Date & Time:
Jan 21, 1965
Operator:
Registration:
PI-C945
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
4822
YOM:
1941
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On landing, the left main gear collapsed. The airplane slid for several yards before coming to rest. There were no casualties while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Failure of the left main gear upon touchdown.
