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Domestic News
November 13, 1948
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Six killed and 18 injured when a C-47 military plane crashed into a B-50 bomber during takeoff at Eielson runway in Fairbanks, destroying both aircraft in flames. Reported November 13.
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SIX KILLED, 18 INJURED AT FAIRBANKS
FAIRBANKS. Nov. 13.--(AP)--The Ladd Information Office reports six persons were killed and 18 injured last night when a C-47 plane crashed into a B-50 bomber on a take-off. It said the C-47 careened off Eielson runway into the bomber.
Both planes burst into flames and were demolished
The C-47 was assigned to the Alaska Air Command based at Elmendorf Field, Anchorage. The B-50 was one of five from the 43d Bomb Group which flew to Alaska on Wednesday from Davis Monthan base, at Tucson, Arizona.
FAIRBANKS. Nov. 13.--(AP)--The Ladd Information Office reports six persons were killed and 18 injured last night when a C-47 plane crashed into a B-50 bomber on a take-off. It said the C-47 careened off Eielson runway into the bomber.
Both planes burst into flames and were demolished
The C-47 was assigned to the Alaska Air Command based at Elmendorf Field, Anchorage. The B-50 was one of five from the 43d Bomb Group which flew to Alaska on Wednesday from Davis Monthan base, at Tucson, Arizona.
What sub-type of article is it?
Accident
Military
What keywords are associated?
Plane Crash
Fairbanks
C 47
B 50
Alaska Air Command
Where did it happen?
Fairbanks
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Fairbanks
Event Date
Last Night (Reported Nov. 13)
Outcome
six persons were killed and 18 injured
Event Details
A C-47 plane crashed into a B-50 bomber on a take-off at Eielson runway. Both planes burst into flames and were demolished. The C-47 was assigned to the Alaska Air Command based at Elmendorf Field, Anchorage. The B-50 was one of five from the 43d Bomb Group which flew to Alaska on Wednesday from Davis Monthan base, at Tucson, Arizona.