Douglas DC-3 crash, Jul 13, 1947 (14 killed), Melbourne F...
Douglas DC-3 accident on July 13, 1947 near Melbourne Florida, United States with 14 fatalities. Cause: Crew fatigue.
- Date: July 13, 1947
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-3
- Location: Melbourne Florida, United States
- Fatalities: 14
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Crew fatigue
The Burke Air Transport DC 3, on a charter flight from Augusta to Miami, was later seen flying low near Melbourne, Florida, with its engines sputtering and misfiring. It lost height on a straight course and struck the ground about 4 miles southwest of Melbourne. Both pilots and 12 passengers were killed.