3 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident near Evansville, Indiana (44-87341)

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On December 3, 1951, a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor (registration 44-87341) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Evansville, United States of America in flight. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft crashed into a lake approximately nine miles northwest of Evansville, resulting in the deaths of everyone on board.

What happened

A fatal aviation accident occurred in a body of water situated roughly nine miles northwest of Evansville. The aircraft went down in a lake under circumstances that remain undetermined. There were three fatalities recorded following the impact, as all individuals on board the aircraft perished in the crash.

Findings

The specific reasons for the descent into the water have not been established, as the event took place under unknown circumstances. No further details regarding the flight phase or the specific mechanical state of the aircraft at the time of the accident are currently available.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 3 Dec 1951 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident near Evansville, United States of America?

An aircraft crashed into a lake approximately nine miles northwest of Evansville, resulting in the deaths of everyone on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 3 Dec 1951 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 3 Dec 1951 involved a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor, registration 44-87341, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Evansville, United States of America.