Beschrijving:
The DC-3 was nearing its cruising altitude when it began to descend. The aircraft struck trees and crashed. Investigation revealed that the pilots were using the oxygen masks; there was no oxygen in the system.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Undetermined.
accident date: 11-09-1975
type: Douglas C-47A (DC-3)
registration: N144A
| Status: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
| Datum: | donderdag 11 september 1975 |
| Tijd: | 13:00 |
| Type: |  Douglas C-47A-35-DL (DC-3) |
| Luchtvaartmaatschappij: | Stoney's Rainbow Lanes & Lounge |
| Registratie: | N144A |
| Constructienummer: | 9723 |
| Bouwjaar: | 1943 |
| Motoren: | 2 Pratt & Whitney R-1830-92 |
| Bemanning: | slachtoffers: 2 / inzittenden: 2 |
| Passagiers: | slachtoffers: 0 / inzittenden: 0 |
| Totaal: | slachtoffers: 2 / inzittenden: 2 |
| Schade: | Afgeschreven |
| Gevolgen: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Plaats: | Wakeman, OH ( Verenigde Staten)
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| Fase: | Kruisvlucht (ENR) |
| Soort vlucht: | Ferry |
| Vliegveld van vertrek: | Wakeman Airport, OH, Verenigde Staten |
| Miami (unknown airport), FL, Verenigde Staten |
The DC-3 was nearing its cruising altitude when it began to descend. The aircraft struck trees and crashed. Investigation revealed that the pilots were using the oxygen masks; there was no oxygen in the system.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE: Undetermined.
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accident date: 11-09-1975
type: Douglas C-47A (DC-3)
registration: N144A
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