ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 244574
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| Date: | Saturday 19 June 1948 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Douglas C-54D (DC-4) |
| Owner/operator: | United States Air Force (USAF) |
| Registration: | 43-17227 |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 45 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | Lawson AAF, GA -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Lawson Field, GA |
| Louisville, KY |
Caught fire shortly after take-off due to broken fuel line. Fire spread over wing, but pilot managed to return for a safe landing.
Sources:
San Bernardino Sun 20 June 1948
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 01-Nov-2020 18:52 | TB | Added |
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