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The aircraft was engaged in a training sortie in Fort Benning AFB with 26 paratroopers on board. After several passes over the drop zone, 11 crewmen bailed out. Due to an insufficient airspeed, the aircraft stalled. All 15 paratroopers moved to the rear of the cabin, shifting the center of gravity. Out of control, the aircraft dove into the ground and crashed in a huge explosion, killing all 20 occupants. Crew: 1st Lt Milton W. Craig, Sgt Robert W. Farmer, 2nd Lt Gerard A. Schafer, Pfc Donald M.
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) · 20 fatalities