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One minute after a night takeoff from Goose Bay, while in initial climb, the pilot encountered serious difficulties to gain height, informed ground and elected to return. Shortly later, the four engine aircraft stalled and crashed in flames in a wooded area located 13,5 km north of the airport. Six occupants were seriously injured while 23 others were killed. Probable cause (official findings): It was snowing in Goose Bay when the crew made his technical stop. For unknown reason, the crew faile
Douglas C-54 Skymaster · 23 fatalities