Chartered Plane Crash Site

A plane crash occurred in the foggy pine woods of Virginia, killing all 27 on board. The C47 transport plane took off from Richmond and soon reported motor trouble. Before it could land, the fog thickened, and the plane crashed violently, scattering personal effects over a wide area. The crash was so severe that the plane plummeted straight down, exploded, and burned.

What was the estimated number of passengers and crew members killed in the crash?

What type of aircraft was involved in the crash?

What time did the plane take off from Richmond?

What trouble did the pilot report shortly after takeoff?

What was the condition of the weather at the time of the crash?