On May 5, 1948, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration NC17645) operated by Superior Oil Corporation was involved in an aviation accident near Atlantic Ocean, World in flight. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft failed to arrive at Shannon Airport and crashed into the Atlantic Ocean under unclear circumstances. Search operations for the missing crew were suspended after five days with no trace found.
What happened
The flight was scheduled to land at Shannon but failed to make contact or arrive as expected. The aircraft subsequently crashed into the Atlantic Ocean. The specific sequence of events leading to the impact remains unclear based on available records.
Following the loss of communication, search and rescue operations were initiated to locate the missing airframe and its occupants. These efforts continued for five days but yielded no results. On May 10, authorities officially suspended the search mission as neither the wreckage nor any trace of the two crew members had been recovered.
What happened in the 5 May 1948 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Atlantic Ocean, World?
An aircraft failed to arrive at Shannon Airport and crashed into the Atlantic Ocean under unclear circumstances. Search operations for the missing crew were suspended after five days with no trace found.
Were there any fatalities in the 5 May 1948 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 5 May 1948 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration NC17645, operated by Superior Oil Corporation, at Atlantic Ocean, World.
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