Douglas C-54 Skymaster crash, May 29, 1946, Chicago-Midwa...
Douglas C-54 Skymaster accident on May 29, 1946 near Chicago-Midway Illinois, United States with no fatalities.
- Date: May 29, 1946
- Aircraft: Douglas C-54 Skymaster
- Location: Chicago-Midway Illinois, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
During a local training flight at Chicago Midway, the Skymaster made a hard landing on final approach after an excessive rate of descent. The undercarriage and both wings were sheared off, and all four crew on the check flight were injured. The aircraft was written off.