# NTSB Accident ANC96FA102
> **Douglas DC-6A** · 1996-07-20 · RUSSIAN MISSION, AK, USA · FATL
## 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.

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