On June 4, 1945, a Douglas DC-3 (registration NC33611) operated by Pan American World Airways - PAA was involved in an aviation accident near Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago during takeoff. 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.
An aircraft crashed during takeoff at Port of Spain-Piarco Airport for unknown reasons, resulting in total loss of the airframe but no injuries among the twelve occupants.
What happened
The incident occurred during the takeoff phase of flight at Port of Spain-Piarco Airport. The aircraft encountered an issue that led to a crash shortly after leaving the ground. The specific cause for the event remains unknown based on available records. Despite the severity of the impact, the airframe sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair. Remarkably, all 12 occupants on board survived the accident without sustaining any injuries.
Findings
No definitive conclusions or contributing factors have been established in the source material regarding why the crash occurred. The investigation status or final report details are not provided in the available data.
What happened in the 4 Jun 1945 Douglas DC-3 accident near Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago?
An aircraft crashed during takeoff at Port of Spain-Piarco Airport for unknown reasons, resulting in total loss of the airframe but no injuries among the twelve occupants.
Were there any fatalities in the 4 Jun 1945 Douglas DC-3 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 4 Jun 1945 involved a Douglas DC-3, registration NC33611, operated by Pan American World Airways - PAA, at Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago.
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