ASN Aircraft accident Douglas R5D-3 (C-54D) 56545 Berlin-Tempelhof Airport (THF)
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Date:Monday 15 November 1948
Type:Silhouette image of generic DC4 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different
Douglas R5D-3 (C-54D)
Operator:United States Navy
Registration: 56545
MSN: 22197
First flight: 1945
Crew:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4
Passengers:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Total:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4
Aircraft damage: Damaged beyond repair
Location:Berlin-Tempelhof Airport (THF) (   Germany)
Phase: Landing (LDG)
Nature:Military
Departure airport:?
Destination airport:Berlin-Tempelhof Airport (THF/EDBB), Germany
Narrative:
Overran the end of the runway and caught fire. Lt. William O. Kuencer (co-pilot) and Capt. Armand I. Grenadier (check-pilot) were seriously injured. Lt. Com. Stephan Lukacik (pilot) and ADC Sydney D. Pointer suffered minor injuries.

Classification:
Runway excursion

Sources:
» Accident photo
» VR-6 Historical Report for 30 October 1948 to 31 January 1949


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