Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) crash, Sep 13, 1949 (5 killed)

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident on September 13, 1949 near Kaktovik (Barter Island) Alaska, United States with 5 fatalities.

A USAF Douglas C 47 (43-49123) on a supply flight from Fort Wainwright to Kaktovik went out of control on approach to the Barter Island airfield on 13 September 1949. The aircraft crashed in flames and all five crew on board were killed. The cause is not stated in the available record.

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