Reports coming in of a very serious accident in Fairbanks, of a C-54 reportedly crashing after climbing to only 1,500 feet or so. Crew status presently unknown but photographs look very troubling.
It was one of just three airworthy DC-4 /C-54 types.
By: trumper - 24th April 2024 at 09:23
🙁 R I P
By: Prop Strike - 24th April 2024 at 09:03
With horrific speed, an engine exploded and control was lost immediately. First responders reported ‘nothing left’.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0UU6MhU-k0 Security camera film of final moments.
By: Stratofreighter - 24th April 2024 at 08:58
….see
Accident Douglas C-54D-DC (DC-4) N3054V, (aviation-safety.net)
now.
Indeed the outcome of this accident is/was rather tragic….
By: hypersonic - 23rd April 2024 at 23:21
It is reported to have had an engine fire shortly after take-off. I fear for the crew…
By: Prop Strike - 23rd April 2024 at 23:18
https://www.aerialvisuals.ca/AirframeDossier.php?Serial=71867
This is a live link, but for some reason takes several seconds to respond and load.
The aircraft had a very colourful history, including service in the RAF.
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April 23, 2024 at 10:51 pm