Fatal aircraft accident at McChord Air Force Base

3 fatalities • McChord AFB, United States of America • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed during touch-and-go training maneuvers at McChord Air Force Base, resulting in the deaths of all three crew members.

What happened

During the execution of touch-and-go maneuvers at McChord Air Force Base, an aircraft crashed under circumstances that remain unidentified. The incident occurred while the flight crew was engaged in routine training procedures. The impact resulted in a total of three fatalities, with no survivors reported from the onboard crew.

Findings

At this time, the specific reasons for the crash have not been determined, as the aircraft went down under unknown circumstances. Investigations into the exact sequence of events leading to the loss of the aircraft and the lives of the three crew members are required to establish a definitive cause.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1958-04-13 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near McChord AFB, United States of America?

An aircraft crashed during touch-and-go training maneuvers at McChord Air Force Base, resulting in the deaths of all three crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 1958-04-13 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1958-04-13 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration 42-93183, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at McChord AFB, United States of America.

Loading the flight search…