1950 Philippine Airlines DC-3 disappearance

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1950 Philippine Airlines DC-3 disappearance
DC-3 Philippine Air Lines (4805642803).jpg
A Philippine Airlines DC-3 similar to the accident aircraft
Accident
DateJanuary 24, 1950
SummaryCrashed after takeoff, missing
Sitebetween Iloilo and Manila, Philippines
Aircraft
Aircraft type Douglas DC-3C
Operator Philippine Airlines
Registration PI-C22
Flight originIloilo-Mandurriao Airport, Iloilo, Philippines
Destination Manila International Airport, Manila, Philippines
Passengers1
Crew3
Fatalities4
Survivors0

On January 24, 1950, a Philippine Airlines DC-3 was flying a cargo service when it crashed in unknown circumstances and was presumed missing from Iloilo-Mandurriao Airport. It was scheduled to fly to Manila International Airport. [1] [2] [3]

Aircraft

The aircraft was constructed as a Douglas C-47A-15-DK for the United States in 1944 and registered as 42-108878 before being delivered to Philippine Airlines and re-registered as PI-C22. [4] [5]

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References

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  2. "Plane Crash Information". www.planecrashinfo.com. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
  3. "Iloilo City | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives". www.baaa-acro.com. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
  4. "ATDB.aero aerotransport.org AeroTransport Data Bank". www.aerotransport.org. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
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