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| Date: | Saturday 7 December 1940 |
| Time: | 20:50 |
| Type: |  Douglas DC-2-112 |
| Owner/operator: | TWA |
| Registration: | NC13725 |
| MSN: | 1251 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | near Greensburg, PA -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Passenger - Scheduled |
| Departure airport: | Harrisburg,PA |
| Pittsburgh, PA | |
| Investigating agency: | CAB |
Emergency landing on a ridge after the engine cowling opened in flight, after an engine failure, creating excessive vibration. Badly damaged after skidding up a hill.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/33021
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Dec-2021 14:54 | Cobar | Added |
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