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Safety history
April 20, 1945Accident
Enroute, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with thunderstorm activity and turbulence. While cruising at an estimated altitude of 5,000 feet, the twin engine aircraft went out of control, dove into the ground and crashed in a field located 4 miles south of Sweetwater. All 25 occupants were killed. Crew: 2nd Lt Richard Britton Arnold, 1st Lt James A. Bailey, 1st Lt David L. Bennell, Sgt Robert H. Blaess, Cpl Daniel B. Boone, Pfc Grady O. Boyd, Pfc Kenneth W. Carlson, Cpl Vincent R. DiSt
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) · 25 fatalities