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Four-Engine Aircraft Destroyed by Fire After Short Landing in Bermuda (131583)

Hamilton, BermudaLanding (descent or approach)

On September 6, 1953, a Douglas DC-6 (registration 131583) operated by United States Navy - USN was involved in an aviation accident near Hamilton, Bermuda during landing or approach. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A four-engine aircraft on a flight from England to Florida with a stop in Bermuda struck the ground short of the runway threshold on final approach. All 50 occupants evacuated safely, but the aircraft was destroyed by fire.

Incident Overview and Route Details A four-engine aircraft was operating a flight from England to Florida, with an intermediate stop scheduled at Hamilton-Kindley Field Airport in Bermuda. The source does not identify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or specific date of the event. ## Approach and Impact During the final approach at Hamilton-Kindley Field Airport, the aircraft was reported to be too low. It struck the ground short of the runway threshold and came to rest in flames. ## Occupant Safety and Aircraft Condition All 50 occupants on board were evacuated safely. Despite the successful evacuation, the aircraft was destroyed by fire.

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