Douglas DC-6 crash, Jun 22, 1959, Shannon Munster
Douglas DC-6 accident on June 22, 1959 near Shannon Munster, Ireland with no fatalities.
- Date: June 22, 1959
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-6
- Location: Shannon Munster, Ireland
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
The Pan Am cargo DC 6 was starting its takeoff roll at Shannon when the crew heard a loud noise and abandoned the takeoff. The number 4 engine had separated from the wing and a fire destroyed the aircraft. All crew survived but six dogs in the hold died.