42-107452
Flight / Schedule
42-107452
Aircraft
Douglas C-54 SkymasterRegistration
42-107452
MSN
7471
Year of Manufacture
1944
Operator
American Export AirlinesDate
April 21, 1945 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Hamilton All Bermuda
Region
North America • Bermuda
Crash Cause
Technical failure
Narrative Report
On April 21, 1945 at 12:00 AM, 42-107452 experienced a crash involving Douglas C-54 Skymaster, operated by American Export Airlines, with the event recorded near Hamilton All Bermuda.
The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
4 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 4 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 4, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is technical failure. Crashed on takeoff at Hamilton-Kindley Field Airport following an engine failure. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Aircraft reference details include registration 42-107452, MSN 7471, year of manufacture 1944.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Crashed on takeoff at Hamilton-Kindley Field Airport following an engine failure. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Cause: Technical failure
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
4
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
4
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 4
Operational Details
Operator
American Export AirlinesFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
North America • Bermuda
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