Douglas DC-3 crash, Jan 11, 1943, Oakland California

Douglas DC-3 accident on January 11, 1943 near Oakland California, United States with no fatalities.

A United Airlines DC 3A flying a training sortie for the USAAF caught fire near Oakland Municipal Airport, California, on 11 January 1943. The crew attempted an emergency landing, but the aircraft crashed and was destroyed by fire. Both occupants were injured.

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