Douglas C-33 (DC-2)
Safety Rating
10/10Total Incidents
4
Total Fatalities
0
Incident History
United States Army Air Forces - USAAF
During the take off run, the undercarriage were retracted prematurely. The aircraft sunk on the runway surface and slid for several yards before coming to rest. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
United States Army Air Forces - USAAF
Crash landed. Crew fate unknown.
United States Army Air Corps - USAAC
En route, the crew was forced to attempt an emergency landing after an engine fired in flight. The aircraft crash landed in a pasture and was damaged beyond repair. No casualties.
United States Army Air Corps - USAAC
En route, crew encountered engine problems and attempted to make an emergency landing in an isolated area located near Clay Springs, Arizona. While the C-33 was damaged beyond repair, all three crew were slightly injured. Crew: Lt Cullen, Lt Jones, Lt Walsh.
Safety Profile
Reliability
Reliable
This rating is based on historical incident data and may not reflect current operational safety.