Crash of a Douglas C-47A-30-DL in Scoglitti: 5 killed
Date & Time:
Jul 11, 1943
Registration:
42-23644
Survivors:
No
MSN:
9506
YOM:
1943
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
The crew was taking part to the invasion of Sicily on the operation christened 'Husky 1'. Over Scoglitti, the twin engine aircraft was mistakenly shot down by friendly fire. Out of control, it dove into the ground and crashed in a field, killing all 5 crew members.
Crew (47th TCS):
Cpl William K. Eccles,
2nd Lt Walter F. Ferchen,
2nd Lt Sabatino T. Lusi,
Cpt Theodore V. Rockwell,
T/Sgt George R. Sanderson .
Crew (47th TCS):
Cpl William K. Eccles,
2nd Lt Walter F. Ferchen,
2nd Lt Sabatino T. Lusi,
Cpt Theodore V. Rockwell,
T/Sgt George R. Sanderson .
Probable cause:
Shot down by friendly fire.