On March 24, 1947, a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor (registration 43-35792) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Kershaw, 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.
A military aircraft crashed into a pasture seven miles southeast of Kershaw during a training mission, resulting in the deaths of all three crew members on board.
What happened
The incident occurred while the aircraft was conducting a training sortie. The plane impacted a pasture situated approximately seven miles to the southeast of Kershaw. There were no survivors in this accident; all three crewmen lost their lives as a result of the crash.
Findings
Specific technical details or contributing factors regarding the mechanical condition of the aircraft or the environmental conditions at the time of impact are not detailed in the available source material. The event is recorded strictly as a fatal crash during routine training operations.
What happened in the 24 Mar 1947 Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor accident near Kershaw, United States of America?
A military aircraft crashed into a pasture seven miles southeast of Kershaw during a training mission, resulting in the deaths of all three crew members on board.
Were there any fatalities in the 24 Mar 1947 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 24 Mar 1947 involved a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor, registration 43-35792, operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947), at Kershaw, United States of America.
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