CU-T397 — accident record & aircraft history

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Safety history

December 6, 1952Accident
Shortly after takeoff from Saint George's-Kindley Field Airport, while climbing by night, the four engine christened 'Estrella de Oriente' stalled and crashed into the sea about 2,5 miles northeast of the airfield. A crew member and three passengers were rescued while 37 other occupants were killed.
Douglas DC-4 · 37 fatalities
The exact cause of the accident could not be determined with certainty. However, it was reported that the aircraft stalled during initial climb and crashed into the sea tail first. Full accident record