Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident at Memphis, United States of America, 11 Dec 1947 (44-76366)
On December 11, 1947, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration 44-76366) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Memphis, United States of America during landing or approach. 20 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The exact cause of the crash could not be determined with certainty. There was no explosion or fire on board prior to final impact. 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.
Probable cause
The exact cause of the crash could not be determined with certainty. There was no explosion or fire on board prior to final impact.
— NTSB Determination
Accident narrative
On final approach to Memphis in marginal weather conditions, the aircraft banked right, dove into the ground and crashed in a wooded area located 4 miles short of runway threshold. All 20 occupants were killed.
Probable cause (official findings): The exact cause of the crash could not be determined with certainty. There was no explosion or fire on board prior to final impact.