Douglas C-54 Skymaster crash, Jul 9, 1943 (3 killed), Wri...
Douglas C-54 Skymaster accident on July 9, 1943 near Wright-Patterson AFB (Dayton) Ohio, United States with 3 fatalities.
- Date: July 9, 1943
- Aircraft: Douglas C-54 Skymaster
- Location: Wright-Patterson AFB (Dayton) Ohio, United States
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: En route
A Douglas C 54 (41-37271) was struck on its right wingtip by a Lockheed C 40A Electra Junior (38-546) over Wright Patterson Air Base near Dayton, Ohio, on 9 July 1943. The C 54 flew on briefly before crashing, and three crew were killed.