Douglas C-53 Skytrooper (DC-3) crash, Jul 13, 1943 (4 killed)
Douglas C-53 Skytrooper (DC-3) accident on July 13, 1943 near Catania Sicily, Italy with 4 fatalities.
- Date: July 13, 1943
- Aircraft: Douglas C-53 Skytrooper (DC-3)
- Location: Catania Sicily, Italy
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: En route
A USAAF C 53 taking part in the invasion of Sicily was shot down by Italian flak while approaching Catania on 13 July 1943. It crashed in a field about 10 km south of the city, and all four crew were killed.