Date & Time:
May 8, 1943
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-33 (DC-2)
Operator:
Registration:
36-85
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Ogden - Ogden
MSN:
1518
YOM:
1936
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
0
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
0
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the take off run, the undercarriage were retracted prematurely. The aircraft sunk on the runway surface and slid for several yards before coming to rest. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
