1501
Flight / Schedule
1501
Aircraft
Douglas DC-5Registration
1501
MSN
426
Year of Manufacture
1939
Operator
Israeli Air Force - Heyl Ha'avirDate
October 15, 1948 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Ramat-David AFB Northern District
Region
Asia • Israel
Narrative Report
On October 15, 1948 at 12:00 AM, 1501 experienced a crash involving Douglas DC-5, operated by Israeli Air Force - Heyl Ha'avir, with the event recorded near Ramat-David AFB Northern District.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) 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.
Landed hard at Ramat-David AFB and came to rest. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The exact date of the occurrence remains unknown, the mishap happened in October 1948.
Aircraft reference details include registration 1501, MSN 426, year of manufacture 1939.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Landed hard at Ramat-David AFB and came to rest. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The exact date of the occurrence remains unknown, the mishap happened in October 1948.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
0
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
—
Known people on board: 0
Operational Details
Operator
Israeli Air Force - Heyl Ha'avirFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Asia • Israel
Aircraft Details
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