No fatalities

Aircraft Crash During Landing with Four Survivors (44-47197)

Songea, TanzaniaLanding (descent or approach)

On May 9, 1947, a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor (registration 44-47197) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Songea, Tanzania during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed during the landing phase under unclear conditions, resulting in total loss of the airframe but successful rescue of all four people on board.

What happened

The incident occurred while the aircraft was in the landing phase of flight. The specific circumstances leading to the crash were not identified in the available records. Upon impact, the airframe sustained severe structural damage that rendered it beyond repair. Despite the extent of the destruction, all four individuals on board were successfully rescued from the wreckage.

Findings

No definitive conclusions regarding contributing factors or mechanical failures have been established based on the provided information. The primary outcome recorded is the total loss of the aircraft and the survival of the entire group on board.