8 fatalities

Disappearance of Aircraft in Caribbean Sea (43-49141)

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On November 2, 1946, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration 43-49141) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Caribbean Sea, World in flight. 8 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.

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An aircraft vanished during a flight from Clarendon, Jamaica, to San Juan, crashing into the Caribbean Sea with no survivors or wreckage recovered.

What happened

The incident occurred while the aircraft was en route from Clarendon, Jamaica, to San Juan. During this leg of the journey, the plane crashed into the Caribbean Sea. Following the accident, extensive search efforts were conducted, but no trace of the aircraft or its crew was ever located. The total loss resulted in the disappearance of all persons on board.

Findings

Due to the complete absence of wreckage or debris, specific technical failures or external factors could not be identified. The investigation concluded that the aircraft and its occupants were lost without any physical evidence remaining for analysis.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Nov 1946 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Caribbean Sea, World?

An aircraft vanished during a flight from Clarendon, Jamaica, to San Juan, crashing into the Caribbean Sea with no survivors or wreckage recovered.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 Nov 1946 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 8 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Nov 1946 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration 43-49141, operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947), at Caribbean Sea, World.