NC14279
Flight / Schedule
NC14279
Aircraft
Douglas DC-2Registration
NC14279
MSN
1312
Year of Manufacture
1934
Operator
United States GovernmentDate
August 2, 1941 at 12:00 PM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Delivery
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Banjul Banjul City District
Region
Africa • Gambia
Narrative Report
On August 2, 1941 at 12:00 PM, NC14279 experienced a crash involving Douglas DC-2, operated by United States Government, with the event recorded near Banjul Banjul City District.
The flight was categorized as delivery and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
3 people were known to be on board, 3 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 3, crew fatalities: 3, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
On approach to Bathurst, Gambia, the aircraft went out of control and crashed few km short of runway. All three crew members were killed. The aircraft was en route from the US to Gambia to be delivered to the Royal Air Force. It was still the property of the US Government (Department of Treasury).
Aircraft reference details include registration NC14279, MSN 1312, year of manufacture 1934.
Fatalities
Total
3
Crew
3
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
On approach to Bathurst, Gambia, the aircraft went out of control and crashed few km short of runway. All three crew members were killed. The aircraft was en route from the US to Gambia to be delivered to the Royal Air Force. It was still the property of the US Government (Department of Treasury).
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
3
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 3
Operational Details
Operator
United States GovernmentFlight Type
Delivery
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Africa • Gambia
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