Alaska DC-4 CRASH | ATC recording (2 FATALITIES)
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- Опубликовано: 23 апр 2024
- N3054V is a DC-4 operated by Alaska Air Fuel that crashed into the banks of the Tanana River in Fairbanks Alaska. The accident occurred after the left side inboard engine exploded causing the aircraft to sharply roll to the left. Both occupants were killed.
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My last ride in a DC-4 was in Jan.1969. A Navy/MAC aircraft, from NAAS Fallon NV to our home base at NAS Lemoore, CA. Winter '69 was one of those extremely wet periods, same as CA experienced in 2003 and the snow in the high Sierras was likely up to 100' in some areas. The DC-4 used most of the Fallon runway getting airborne, then we cruised 50' above the ground for what seemed like about 2 hours, then turned west toward the mountains. We flew through the highest peaks and below us was the most beautiful winter scene I've ever witnessed. Only the tops of the tallest pine trees poked through the snow cover. The rest of the landscape was the purest, virgin white and I don't recall seeing any wildlife, anywhere, although we were low enough to the terrain to easily see a large animal . We sailors sat in our seats talking about our chances, should our plane fail to make the climb, but eventually we made it over the highest ridge and heard the engines relax a little as we began our descent over the San Joaquin Valley. I'll never forget that flight and consider myself lucky to have been seated in an airplane that flew it low and slow.
"Tell them I love them...tell em I love them"....said by the pilot...so very sad. May they RIP.
we are so fragile
Pretty sure that was the co-pilot. He would be working the radios and checklists while the pilot flew
@@glhsracing9616 Thanks for the correction. I should have said..."one of the pilots said..." No matter which one said it, it was absolutely heartbreaking.
I’m a retired USAF safety. The cockpit tapes I’ve heard from military pilots are very concise and correct. I asked a pilot about this why they never called out like civilian pilots. He stated because even when we die, we’re gonna be cool!
I think this is about it for prop liners. DC-6 and now this. I flew
And worked C 54s years ago. Forest service. They've been banned from fire bombing for years.
Condolences to the families of both pilots.
Yep, my friend is dead.
@@hfirm9897 Sorry to hear that.
Words are not enough here!
I need to look in on the NTSB report on this one.
Man, RIP to the two lost on that crash. Hope their families are okay
If you go back until the 80's you can find at least 4 DC-4's where the engines have departed the aircraft
ohhh¡¡ That is, they have their tricks (that model has a history) like the A340s with their landing gear at Mexico airport, 3 A340s have returned due to that problem in folding when departing
What a tragedy for them and their families bless
Unanswered comms checks are so poignant. Think Columbia. RIP.
Profit over Lives? No need to use 82 Year old airframe for commercial purpose. This should have been in museum. Poor souls. RIP
In Alaska, which is literally the bush, newer planes can't really do the job adequately. That's why DC-3s, DC-4s, DC-6s, and Convair props still fly in Alaska (and in the Canadian north). You can't drive to where these people live...and they need fuel oil.
a bad day at the office for sure, So sad
R.I.P. Sad
I used to fly a Convair 580 20+ years ago. Back then it was a 50 year old airplane. There is no excuse other than trying to save money, that these old piece's of sh@t are still flying. I feel so bad for the crew, what an awful last few seconds they had. RIp.
R. I. P.
It’s sad they lost all control of the plane. Not even a chance to try to put it down safely. Obviously the maintenance will need to be investigated.
Onboard fire while hauling fuel and engine failure.
Just watched MaXtanic Films Aviation channel and he brought up a list of these same planes having the same problem.
sad all around. these are tired old airframes doing grunt work. jmo
RIP❤
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damn
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Big loss.