4X-ACD

On February 5, 1950 at 12:00 AM, 4X-ACD experienced a crash involving Douglas C-54 Skymaster, operated by El Al Israel Airlines, with the event recorded near Lod (<U+05DC><U+05D5><U+05B9><U+05D3>) Central District.

The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

50 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 50 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: 46, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

During the takeoff roll, the aircraft skidded, went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest in flames. All 50 occupants were quickly rescued and few of them were slightly injured while the aircraft was destroyed.

Aircraft reference details include registration 4X-ACD, MSN 10339, year of manufacture 1944.