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Re: C-47 43-15533/N437GB down 10/18/2019 crew okay

Sat Oct 19, 2019 2:42 pm

That would be 2.16 nm or 2.5 sm., another new diving attraction.

Re: C-47 43-15533/N437GB down 10/18/2019 crew okay

Mon Oct 21, 2019 8:16 am

I just saw it Sunday week ago at Opa Locka. (KOPF) . We were in a 1976 Falcon 20 and my thought was that our ancient classic jet was the equivalent of the DC-3. That DC-3 looked ancient but clean, no visible oil leaks and well maintained. There were Turbo prop DC-3s in abundance. Sadly, the supply of good , airworthy DC-3s is now one less.

Re: C-47 43-15533/N437GB down 10/18/2019 crew okay

Mon Oct 21, 2019 9:06 am

I wonder how deep the water is there? Any hopes for salvage?

Re: C-47 43-15533/N437GB down 10/18/2019 crew okay

Mon Oct 21, 2019 3:09 pm

Hmm, temporarily floating?

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Re: C-47 43-15533/N437GB down 10/18/2019 crew okay

Mon Oct 21, 2019 3:38 pm

One of the media sites said ( for what its worth )it had a engine failure on climb out and was unable to maintain altitude.

Re: C-47 43-15533/N437GB down 10/18/2019 crew okay

Mon Oct 21, 2019 4:35 pm

Hello chainfeed,
The DC-3 is in saltwater. If it were a Spitfire or FW-190 then yes. In this case, no.
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