Douglas DC-2 crash, Aug 3, 1935, Albuquerque New Mexico
Douglas DC-2 accident on August 3, 1935 near Albuquerque New Mexico, United States with no fatalities. Cause: Water in the left main fuel tank, from...
- Date: August 3, 1935
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-2
- Location: Albuquerque New Mexico, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Water in the left main fuel tank, from fuel stored at Albuquerque after heavy rain flooded the fuel pit.
Both engines of Transcontinental and Western Air Douglas DC 2 NC13722 failed after the crew changed to the left main fuel tank, which held water contaminated fuel. The aircraft force landed about 48 km east of Albuquerque, New Mexico, on 3 August 1935, and all eleven people aboard survived.