Douglas C-54 Skymaster crash, Jan 11, 1947 (7 killed), La...
Douglas C-54 Skymaster accident on January 11, 1947 near Laoag Ilocos Norte, Philippines with 7 fatalities. Cause: Engine fire.
- Date: January 11, 1947
- Aircraft: Douglas C-54 Skymaster
- Location: Laoag Ilocos Norte, Philippines
- Fatalities: 7
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Engine fire
About 130 km off Laoag, a fire broke out in engine number two and the captain ditched the aircraft at sea. Seven passengers were killed and the other occupants were rescued. The aircraft was lost.