Douglas DC-8 crash, Sep 8, 1973 (6 killed), Mt Dutton Alaska
Douglas DC-8 accident on September 8, 1973 near Mt Dutton Alaska, United States with 6 fatalities. Cause: Captain deviated from approved instrument...
- Date: September 8, 1973
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-8
- Location: Mt Dutton Alaska, United States
- Fatalities: 6
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Captain deviated from approved instrument approach procedures.
A World Airways DC-8 cargo flight for the Military Airlift Command descended toward Cold Bay in cloud and struck Mt Dutton about 18 miles east of the airport. All six occupants were killed.