Crash of a Douglas C-47A-90-DL in McGrath: 2 killed
Date & Time:
Jun 3, 1957 at 1730 LT
Registration:
43-15995
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
20461
YOM:
1944
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Engine lost power in flight so the crew decided to divert to McGrath Airport. On final, the airplane struck trees and crashed in a wooded area located few miles short of runway. Two passengers were killed while seven other occupants were rescued.
Probable cause:
Loss of power on engine.