No fatalities

Four-engine aircraft crashes into mountain near Stephenville (42-72670)

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On March 23, 1947, a Douglas C-54 Skymaster (registration 42-72670) operated by United States Army Air Forces - USAAF (1941-1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Stephenville, Canada in flight. No fatalities were reported. 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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A four-engine aircraft struck a mountainside while descending toward Stephenville, resulting in the total loss of the airframe. All nine people on board were successfully rescued.

What happened

The incident occurred during the approach phase to Stephenville. The aircraft, which was equipped with four engines, was descending from a southwestern direction when it made contact with the terrain. The collision took place on the slope of a mountain within the Anguille Mountain Range, located approximately 60 kilometers southwest of the city.

Following the impact, the airframe sustained severe damage and was declared a total loss. Emergency response teams recovered all individuals on board. There were no fatalities reported; all nine occupants were rescued from the wreckage.