Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) crash, Oct 30, 1951 (6 killed)

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident on October 30, 1951 near Mt Box Springs California, United States with 6 fatalities.

A USAF Douglas C 47A flying toward Norton AFB, San Bernardino, hit the Box Springs Mountains while approaching from the south at about 3,000 feet. All six occupants were killed and the aircraft was destroyed.

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