We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.
The crew was performing a flight from Forbes AFB (Topeka) to Lowry AFB located near Aurora, Colorado. Enroute, while cruising in adverse weather conditions, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in a field located 4 miles north of Goodland. All 13 occupants were killed. It appears that at the time of the accident, weather conditions were poor with thunderstorm activity and electricity. Probable cause (official findings): It is believed that the loss of control was caused by severe turbul
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) · 13 fatalities