4 fatal · Douglas DC-6A · 1996-07-20 · RUSSIAN MISSION, AK, USA
Event
NTSB number
ANC96FA102
Event ID
20001208X06132
Type
Accident
Date
1996-07-20
Location
RUSSIAN MISSION, AK, USA
Coordinates
61.810188, -161.440444
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
4
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Douglas
Model
DC-6A
Registration
N313RS
FAR Part
121
Engines
4
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
fatigue failure of the master connecting rod, which originated from corrosion pitting, subsequently compromised the engine crankcase, and resulted in a fire; and failure of the flight crew to follow emergency procedures by pulling the fire handle before feathering the propeller, which diminished the effectiveness of the fire suppression system.