Douglas DC-3 crash, Jun 12, 1946, Madrid-Barajas Madrid
Douglas DC-3 accident on June 12, 1946 near Madrid-Barajas Madrid, Spain with no fatalities. Cause: Engine fire during initial climb.
- Date: June 12, 1946
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-3
- Location: Madrid-Barajas Madrid, Spain
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Engine fire during initial climb
Shortly after takeoff from Madrid Barajas, one engine exploded while the aircraft was climbing. The captain made an emergency landing in a field about 3 km away, where the aircraft skidded and came to rest in flames. Four passengers were slightly injured, the copilot was seriously injured, and the aircraft was destroyed.