Douglas C-54 Skymaster crash, Feb 15, 1949, Oberpfaffenho...
Douglas C-54 Skymaster accident on February 15, 1949 near Oberpfaffenhofen Bavaria, Germany with no fatalities. Cause: The crew did not follow the...
- Date: February 15, 1949
- Aircraft: Douglas C-54 Skymaster
- Location: Oberpfaffenhofen Bavaria, Germany
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The crew did not follow the approach procedures and did not lower the undercarriage
A US Navy C 54 Skymaster made a belly landing at Oberpfaffenhofen, Bavaria, and skidded before stopping in flames. All occupants were quickly rescued, and the aircraft was written off.