Fatal aircraft accident near Georgetown, New York

3 fatalities • United States of America • Flight

A twin-engine aircraft crashed in a field in Georgetown during an enroute flight from Griffiss AFB to Turner AGB, resulting in three fatalities.

What happened

On the date of the incident, a twin-engine aircraft was performing a scheduled flight originating from Griffiss Air Force Base in Rome, New York, with a destination of Turner AGB in Albany. While traveling enroute to its destination, the aircraft went down in a field situated near Georgetown.

The impact resulted in the deaths of all three crew members on board. At the time of the crash, the specific circumstances surrounding the descent and impact remained undetermined.

Findings

At this stage, the exact cause of the accident has not been established, as the aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances.

Probable cause

The cause of the crash remains undetermined by investigators.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1955-01-20 Douglas A-26 Invader accident near United States of America?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed in a field in Georgetown during an enroute flight from Griffiss AFB to Turner AGB, resulting in three fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1955-01-20 Douglas A-26 Invader accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1955-01-20 involved a Douglas A-26 Invader, registration 44-35793, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the crash remains undetermined by investigators.

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