Historical Events tagged with "DC-4"

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Accidents & Tragedies

DC-4 Crash Near Ernest Harmon Air Force Base

October 3rd, 1946 78 years ago

A Douglas DC-4 operated by American Overseas Airlines crashed near Ernest Harmon Air Force Base while attempting to land. The incident resulted in the deaths of 39 individuals on board. The aircraft was returning from a flight and faced adverse weather conditions during its final approach. Emergency services were promptly dispatched to the scene, but the circumstances of the crash led to a swift investigation into the causes.

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