Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) crash, Oct 4, 1957, Fort McM...
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident on October 4, 1957 near Fort McMurray Alberta, Canada with no fatalities. Cause: Icing and turbulence led to a...
- Date: October 4, 1957
- Aircraft: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
- Location: Fort McMurray Alberta, Canada
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Icing and turbulence led to a partial loss of control.
The Eldorado Aviation DC 3 was on a cargo flight from Edmonton to Port Radium and encountered freezing rain near Fort McMurray. Ice built up faster than the deicing equipment could clear it, and after the aircraft struck trees the pilot made a forced landing. Both crew members survived.