NC33646
Flight / Schedule
NC33646
Aircraft
Douglas DC-3Registration
NC33646
MSN
4125
Year of Manufacture
1941
Operator
United AirlinesDate
February 24, 1947 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Philadelphia Pennsylvania
Region
North America • United States of America
Coordinates
39.9527°, -75.1635°
Narrative Report
On February 24, 1947 at 12:00 AM, NC33646 experienced a crash involving Douglas DC-3, operated by United Airlines, with the event recorded near Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
0 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated.
Crew on board: 0, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
Ground accident. Exact circumstances unknown. No casualties but aircraft written off.
Aircraft reference details include registration NC33646, MSN 4125, year of manufacture 1941.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 39.9527°, -75.1635°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Ground accident. Exact circumstances unknown. No casualties but aircraft written off.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
0
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
—
Known people on board: 0
Operational Details
Operator
United AirlinesFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
North America • United States of America
Aircraft Details
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