Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) crash, Sep 1, 1955 (12 killed)
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident on September 1, 1955 near Skwentna Alaska, United States with 12 fatalities. Cause: Engine problems.
- Date: September 1, 1955
- Aircraft: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
- Location: Skwentna Alaska, United States
- Fatalities: 12
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Engine problems
The USAF C-47 was flying from Elmendorf to Nome when engine trouble forced the crew to divert to Skwentna for an emergency landing. On final approach it went out of control and crashed about a mile short of the runway. All 12 people on board were killed.