Crash of a Douglas C-47B-20-DK Dakota C.4 near Isiolo

Date & Time: Jun 27, 1947
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
KN264
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Fāyid – Nairobi
MSN:
15749/27194
YOM:
1945
Location:
Isiolo
Rift Valley
Country:
Kenya
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
12
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Enroute, the right engine failed and caught fire. The captain reduced his altitude and attempted an emergency landing in a swampy area located near Isiolo. The aircraft crash landed and was damaged beyond repair while all 15 occupants were able to evacuate safely. Crew from the 216th Squadron.
Probable cause:
The fire on the right engine was caused by the failure of a fuel line. The fuel spill in the nacelle and then caught fire.

Crash of a Beechcraft C-45F Expeditor on Mt Makiling: 6 killed

Date & Time: Jun 25, 1947
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
Operator:
Registration:
44-87231
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
8490
Location:
Mt Makiling
Laguna
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
While flying in marginal weather conditions, the twin engine aircraft hit the slope of Mt Makiling (1,090 meters high) located southeast of Calamba. The wreckage was founded three days later about 50 meters below the summit. All six occupants were killed.

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-7 Navigator near Roncesvalles: 8 killed

Date & Time: Jun 23, 1947 at 0912 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft AT-7 Navigator
Operator:
Registration:
507
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Cali – Bogotá
MSN:
6708
YOM:
1944
Location:
Roncesvalles
Tolima
Country:
Colombia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft left Cali at 0827LT on a routine flight to Bogotá-Techo Airport. Some 45 minutes into the flight, the crew encountered icing conditions and the aircraft went out of control and crashed in a mountainous area located near the village of Roncesvalles, about 50 km southwest of Ibagué. All eight occupants were killed.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-50-DL in Hamlin

Date & Time: Jun 23, 1947
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
42-24291
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
10153
YOM:
1943
Location:
Hamlin
Saskatchewan
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on landing. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Douglas C-47D in Fort Knox

Date & Time: Jun 15, 1947
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
44-76244
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
15828/32576
YOM:
1945
Location:
Fort Knox
Kentucky
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on landing. Crew fate unknown.

Crash of an AAC.1 Toucan near Đà Lạt: 12 killed

Date & Time: Jun 13, 1947
Type of aircraft:
AAC.1 Toucan
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Saigon - Đà Lạt
Location:
Vietnam
All Vietnam
Country:
Vietnam
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
9
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
12
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in a mountainous area located some 70 km north of Đà Lạt. All 12 occupants were killed.

Crash of a Douglas C-54D-5-DC Skymaster near Atsugi: 41 killed

Date & Time: May 29, 1947 at 2245 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-54 Skymaster
Operator:
Registration:
42-72553
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Seoul – Tachikawa
MSN:
10658
YOM:
1945
Location:
Atsugi NAS
Kantō
Country:
Japan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
33
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
41
Circumstances:
The aircraft was performing a flight from Seoul-Kimpo to Tachikawa AFB with several US officers and five civilians on board. While approaching the Tokyo area by night and from the southwest, the crew completed a turn at an altitude of 1,500 meters in marginal weather conditions when the aircraft hit the slope of a mountain located west of the city of Atsugi, about 30 km southwest of Tachikawa AFB. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and burned completely. All 41 occupants were killed. At the time of the accident, the visibility was 10 km with cumulus and altostratus between 1,000 and 2,500 meters.
Probable cause:
Apparently following an inappropriate flight planing, or maybe due to a lack of concentration or situational awareness, the crew did not check their instruments properly and failed to recognize that they were following a wrong heading to land at Tachikawa AFB. It is possible that strong winds (up to 40 knots at the time of the accident) may contribute to the deviation of the approach path.

Crash of a Boeing B-29F-100-BW Superfortress in Fort Wainwright AFB: 3 killed

Date & Time: May 29, 1947
Type of aircraft:
Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Operator:
Registration:
45-21848
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
13742
Location:
Fort Wainwright AFB (Ladd Field)
Alaska
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
12
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Fort Wainwright AFB (Ladd Field), while in initial climb, the aircraft stalled and crashed in flames 3 miles east of the airfield. Nine crew members were rescued while three others were killed.

Crash of an Avro 685 York C.1 in Luqa

Date & Time: May 24, 1947
Type of aircraft:
Avro 685 York
Operator:
Registration:
MW190
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Northolt – Luqa
MSN:
MW190
YOM:
1945
Location:
Luqa
Malta
Country:
Malta
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Luqa Airport, the four engine aircraft was too low and hit a stone pile located in a stone-pit. The undercarriage were partially sheared off and the aircraft belly landed and came to rest. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. For unknown reason, the crew continued the final approach at an insufficient altitude.

Crash of a Vickers 619 Wellington X in RAF Finningley

Date & Time: May 22, 1947
Type of aircraft:
Vickers 619 Wellington X
Operator:
Registration:
PG124
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Finningley AFB (Doncaster)
South Yorkshire
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft lost power during takeoff roll. The captain decided to abandon the takeoff procedure and raised the undercarriage. The aircraft sank on its belly and skidded for several yards before coming to rest. There were no casualties.
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