Narrative:
Crashed while attempting a single-engine go-around.
» Korean War Aircraft Loss Database (KORWALD)
| Status: | |
| Date: | Monday 5 March 1951 |
| Type: |  Douglas C-47B-1-DK (DC-3) |
| Operator: | United States Air Force - USAF |
| Registration: | 43-48483 |
| MSN: | 25744/14299 |
| First flight: | 1944 |
| Engines: | 2 Pratt & Whitney R-1830-90C |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 3 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Okinawa-Kadena AFB (DNA) ( Japan)
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| Phase: | Approach (APR) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| Okinawa-Kadena AFB (DNA/RODN), Japan |
Crashed while attempting a single-engine go-around.
Sources:
» Aviation Archaeological Investigation and Research (AAIR)» Korean War Aircraft Loss Database (KORWALD)
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