Douglas DC-6 crash, Sep 6, 1953, Hamilton
Douglas DC-6 accident on September 6, 1953 near Hamilton, Bermuda with no fatalities. Cause: The aircraft was too low on final approach..
- Date: September 6, 1953
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-6
- Location: Hamilton, Bermuda
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The aircraft was too low on final approach.
A US Navy DC 6 flying from England to Florida with a stop at Kindley Field, Bermuda, was too low on final approach. It struck the ground short of the runway threshold and came to rest in flames. All 50 occupants were evacuated safely, but the aircraft was destroyed by fire.