Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) crash, May 16, 1946 (27 killed)
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident on May 16, 1946 near Richmond Virginia, United States with 27 fatalities. Cause: Pilot's inability to keep...
- Date: May 16, 1946
- Aircraft: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
- Location: Richmond Virginia, United States
- Fatalities: 27
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Pilot's inability to keep adequate control during a single engine instrument approach in bad weather
A Viking Air Transport DC 3 charter crashed in the early hours of 16 May 1946 after an engine failed shortly after takeoff from Richmond-Byrd Field and the crew tried to return. In heavy rain at night the crew missed the airport, went around, and lost control while climbing. The aircraft crashed about six miles south of the field, killing all 27 people aboard.