Douglas DC-3 crash, May 4, 1947 (2 killed), Newark New Je...
Douglas DC-3 accident on May 4, 1947 near Newark New Jersey, United States with 2 fatalities.
- Date: May 4, 1947
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-3
- Location: Newark New Jersey, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A Douglas DC 3 of Union Southern Airlines on a charter flight from Louisville ran off the runway at Newark, New Jersey, after a fast approach. It ran into a drainage ditch and a fire broke out, which was quickly extinguished. Two crew members were killed.