Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) crash, Aug 21, 1946 (2 killed)
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident on August 21, 1946 near Moline-Quad City Illinois, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: Engine failure and...
- Date: August 21, 1946
- Aircraft: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
- Location: Moline-Quad City Illinois, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Engine failure and fire in the left engine during the diversion to Moline
A Trans Luxury Airlines DC 3 charter from Chicago to Omaha with 22 passengers lost its left engine after a fire and diverted to Moline, Illinois. It crashed during the approach, killing both pilots. All 22 passengers survived.