Davis-Monthan - Barstow-Daggett
Flight / Schedule
Davis-Monthan - Barstow-Daggett
Aircraft
Douglas C-54 SkymasterRegistration
N39AP
MSN
10430
Year of Manufacture
1944
Operator
Transvall CorporationDate
January 2, 1975 at 01:58 PM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Positioning
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Davis-Monthan AFB Arizona
Region
North America • United States of America
Coordinates
32.1574°, -110.8150°
Crash Cause
Human factor
Narrative Report
On January 2, 1975 at 01:58 PM, Davis-Monthan - Barstow-Daggett experienced a crash involving Douglas C-54 Skymaster, operated by Transvall Corporation, with the event recorded near Davis-Monthan AFB Arizona.
The flight was categorized as positioning and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
3 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 3 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 3, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is human factor. After takeoff from Davis Monthan AFB, the four engine airplane encountered difficulties to gain height. It struck power cables, stalled and crashed in flames. All three occupants were injured while the aircraft was destroyed.
Aircraft reference details include registration N39AP, MSN 10430, year of manufacture 1944.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 32.1574°, -110.8150°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
After takeoff from Davis Monthan AFB, the four engine airplane encountered difficulties to gain height. It struck power cables, stalled and crashed in flames. All three occupants were injured while the aircraft was destroyed.
Cause: Human factor
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
3
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
3
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 3
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Davis-Monthan - Barstow-Daggett
Operator
Transvall CorporationFlight Type
Positioning
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
North America • United States of America
Aircraft Details
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