Douglas C-54 Skymaster crash, Aug 28, 1944 (25 killed), P...
Douglas C-54 Skymaster accident on August 28, 1944 near Prestwick Ayrshire, United Kingdom with 25 fatalities.
- Date: August 28, 1944
- Aircraft: Douglas C-54 Skymaster
- Location: Prestwick Ayrshire, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 25
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A United States Army Air Forces Douglas C 54 Skymaster flying from Boston via Keflavik crashed into houses on the south side of Prestwick Airport while attempting to land on 28 August 1944. All 20 crew and passengers and five people on the ground were killed.