Douglas DC-3 crash, Feb 14, 1971, Shawnee Oklahoma

Douglas DC-3 accident on February 14, 1971 near Shawnee Oklahoma, United States with no fatalities.

A Douglas DC-3 operated by Patterson McCarthy Leasing lost power from one engine just after takeoff on a sightseeing flight from Shawnee, Oklahoma. The crew tried a forced landing, but the wing struck trees and the aircraft came down near a farm, and the 29 people on board were evacuated with nine wounded.

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