Douglas DC-5

Israeli Air Force - Heyl Ha'avir

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.

Allied Directorate of Air Transport

The aircraft left Charleville Airport bound for Brisbane with 20 US soldiers and two crew on board. While cruising at a height of 6,000 feet, one of the engine failed. The crew was able to feather the propeller but could not maintain a safe altitude. The captain decided to divert to the Lurnea Siding Airstrip located some 30 miles east of Charleville to attempt an emergency landing. After touchdown, at a speed of 70 mph, the aircraft hit a anthill. An undercarriage was pushed through a wing and the aircraft came to rest. While all 22 occupants were unhurt, the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair.

Douglas Aircraft Company

The crew (two pilots and two engineers of the Douglas Aircraft Company) was completing a test flight on this model that should be shortly delivered to the United States Navy. After take off, in unknown circumstances, the twin engine aircraft crashed in El Segundo, near the airport. All four occupants were killed.