Amarillo - Monroe
Flight / Schedule
Amarillo - Monroe
Aircraft
Lockheed C-60 LodeStarRegistration
42-55974
MSN
2435
Year of Manufacture
1943
Date
March 26, 1944 at 02:08 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Training
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Amarillo Texas
Region
North America • United States of America
Coordinates
35.2073°, -101.8371°
Narrative Report
On March 26, 1944 at 02:08 AM, Amarillo - Monroe experienced a crash involving Lockheed C-60 LodeStar, operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF, with the event recorded near Amarillo Texas.
The flight was categorized as training and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
7 people were known to be on board, 7 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 7, crew fatalities: 7, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
Shortly after take off from Amarillo Airport, while in initial climb, the aircraft stalled and crashed. All seven occupants were killed. Crew was on his way to Monroe and return for a night training exercise.
Aircraft reference details include registration 42-55974, MSN 2435, year of manufacture 1943.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 35.2073°, -101.8371°.
Fatalities
Total
7
Crew
7
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Shortly after take off from Amarillo Airport, while in initial climb, the aircraft stalled and crashed. All seven occupants were killed. Crew was on his way to Monroe and return for a night training exercise.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
7
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 7
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Amarillo - Monroe
Flight Type
Training
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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