Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) crash, Mar 27, 1951, Matagor...
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident on March 27, 1951 near Matagorda Island AFB Texas, United States with no fatalities.
- Date: March 27, 1951
- Aircraft: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
- Location: Matagorda Island AFB Texas, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
The USAF C 47 crashed into Espiritu Santo Bay about 1.8 miles north of Matagorda Island Air Force Base, Texas, while on final approach on 27 March 1951. There were no casualties.