Airplane Crash - Shannon, Ireland 09/10/1961
Details of airplane crash/ shootdown - Shannon, Ireland
Date | 09/10/1961 |
Time | 03:55 |
Location | Shannon, Ireland |
Operator | President Airlines |
Route | Shannon - Gander |
Type | Douglas DC-6B |
Registration | N90773 |
Cn/In | 44058/365 |
Aboard | 83 |
Fatalities | 83 |
Ground | 0 |
Summary | The aircraft crashed into the Shannon River shortly after taking off in fog. Possible fault with the artificial horizon or aircraft's aileron tabs. Contributing factor was the weather and crew fatigue. |
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