San Francisco – Chicago
Flight / Schedule
San Francisco – Chicago
Aircraft
Douglas DC-6Registration
NC90741
MSN
43046
Year of Manufacture
1947
Operator
American AirlinesDate
November 11, 1947 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Gallup New Mexico
Region
North America • United States of America
Coordinates
35.5284°, -108.7439°
Crash Cause
Human factor
Narrative Report
On November 11, 1947 at 12:00 AM, San Francisco – Chicago experienced a crash involving Douglas DC-6, operated by American Airlines, with the event recorded near Gallup New Mexico.
The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
25 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 25 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 5, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 20, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is human factor. Enroute from San Francisco to Chicago, the crew informed ATC that a fire erupted in the rear compartment of the aircraft and decided to divert to Gallup Airport for an emergency landing. The aircraft was difficult to maneuver and landed in flames. After it came to a halt, all 25 occupants were quickly disembarked and helped by local rescuers before the aircraft being totally destroyed by fire.
Aircraft reference details include registration NC90741, MSN 43046, year of manufacture 1947.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 35.5284°, -108.7439°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Enroute from San Francisco to Chicago, the crew informed ATC that a fire erupted in the rear compartment of the aircraft and decided to divert to Gallup Airport for an emergency landing. The aircraft was difficult to maneuver and landed in flames. After it came to a halt, all 25 occupants were quickly disembarked and helped by local rescuers before the aircraft being totally destroyed by fire.
Cause: Human factor
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
5
Passengers On Board
20
Estimated Survivors
25
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 25
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
San Francisco – Chicago
Operator
American AirlinesFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
North America • United States of America
Aircraft Details
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