Douglas DC-3 crash, Jun 18, 1946, Shannon Munster
Douglas DC-3 accident on June 18, 1946 near Shannon Munster, Ireland with no fatalities. Cause: Fire in left engine.
- Date: June 18, 1946
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-3
- Location: Shannon Munster, Ireland
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Fire in left engine
Shortly after takeoff from Shannon Airport the crew reported a fire in the left engine and attempted to return. Unable to reach the airport, the captain made an emergency landing in marshland near the field. Ten occupants were injured and the aircraft was written off.