N33374

On January 19, 1957 at 12:00 AM, N33374 experienced a crash involving Douglas DC-3, operated by Pan American World Airways - PAA, with the event recorded near New York-Idlewild New York.

and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

1 people were known to be on board, 1 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. Parked at Idlewild Airport, the aircraft was stolen by a technician who was able to takeoff. During initial climb, at an altitude of 150 feet, the airplane stalled and crashed near the runway. The aircraft was destroyed and the 'pilot' was killed.

Aircraft reference details include registration N33374, MSN 4369, year of manufacture 1942.