4 fatalities

20 Jul 1996: Douglas DC-6A — Northern Air Cargo — Russian Mission, AK (RSH)

Russian Mission, AK (RSH)

On 20 Jul 1996, a Douglas DC-6A operated by Northern Air Cargo was involved in an aviation accident near Russian Mission, AK (RSH). 4 people were killed. This summary draws on records from Wikidata contributors; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A Douglas DC-6A operated by Northern Air Cargo crashed near Russian Mission, Alaska on July 20, 1996, resulting in four fatalities.

What happened

On the morning of July 20, 1996, a Douglas DC-6A aircraft registered as N4803C was conducting a cargo flight for Northern Air Cargo. The aircraft was operating near Russian Mission, Alaska, when it became involved in a fatal accident. The incident resulted in the loss of four individuals aboard the aircraft.

Investigation

The specific details regarding the mechanical or operational causes of this crash are not fully detailed in the provided source material. However, the event is recorded within broader aviation safety databases that track historical occurrences to assist researchers in analyzing safety trends across different eras of flight.

Findings

The primary outcome of the incident was the death of four people. The aircraft involved was a Douglas DC-6A, and the operator was Northern Air Cargo. The location of the accident was near Russian Mission, Alaska.