2 fatalities

Twin-Engine Aircraft Crash on Final Approach to Newark (44-35564)

Newark, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On February 5, 1947, a Douglas A-26 Invader (registration 44-35564) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Newark, United States of America during landing or approach. 2 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.

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

A twin-engine aircraft crashed one kilometer short of the runway at Newark Airport during final approach, resulting in the deaths of both crew members.

What happened

The incident occurred while the twin-engine airplane was executing its final approach to Newark Airport. The aircraft failed to reach the runway threshold and impacted the ground approximately one kilometer short of the landing strip. The crash resulted in fatal injuries for everyone on board, with both crew members killed. No specific registration number or operator name is provided in the available records for this event.

Findings

The official investigation has not detailed specific mechanical failures or pilot errors in the public summary. The circumstances surrounding the loss of control prior to impact remain described as unknown in the initial data, with no definitive causal factors identified in the source material.