42-68729
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Safety history
- September 20, 1943Accident
The crew was performing a flight from Laurinburg-Maxton AFB to Godman AFB located near Louisville, Kentucky. Shortly after take off, while climbing at a height of 300 feet, the pilot saw in front of him another Douglas C-53 towing a glider. To avoid any collision, the captain turn sharply to the left but the evasive action was too strong, so the aircraft entered a spin and crashed in a huge explosion. All 25 occupants were killed. Crew: Cpt Paul Wideman Arthaud, Pvt Joseph John Bacon, Pfc Fred B