Douglas DC-6 crash, Jul 21, 1961 (6 killed), Shemya Alaska
Douglas DC-6 accident on July 21, 1961 near Shemya Alaska, United States with 6 fatalities. Cause: Lack of approach and runway lighting and improper...
- Date: July 21, 1961
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-6
- Location: Shemya Alaska, United States
- Fatalities: 6
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Lack of approach and runway lighting and improper guidance by the air traffic controller.
Alaska Airlines Douglas DC 6A N6118C on a contract military charter flight struck terrain about 200 feet short of runway 10 at Shemya on 21 July 1961 during a ground controlled approach. The aircraft caught fire and was destroyed, and all six crew were killed.