Davis-Monthan - Barstow-Daggett

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°.