Aircraft crash near Thule Airbase

No fatalities • Thule AFB (Pituffik), Greenland • Landing (descent or approach)

An unidentified aircraft crashed approximately three kilometers east of Thule Airbase during its approach to the airfield.

What happened

During an approach to Thule Airbase, an aircraft went down in the vicinity of the airfield. The impact occurred at a location situated roughly three kilometers east of the base. At the time of the incident, the aircraft was in its landing phase, attempting to reach the runway.

Findings

Following the crash, the status of the crew remained undetermined. There is currently no official information regarding the number of fatalities or injuries resulting from the event. The specific circumstances leading to the loss of control during the approach have not been detailed in the available reports.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1952-03-26 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Thule AFB (Pituffik), Greenland?

An unidentified aircraft crashed approximately three kilometers east of Thule Airbase during its approach to the airfield.

Were there any fatalities in the 1952-03-26 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1952-03-26 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration 42-93513, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Thule AFB (Pituffik), Greenland.

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