BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT DOUGLAS DC-2
The Douglas DC-2 is a twin-engined airliner. Inspired by the technical success of the Douglas DC-1, the DC-2 was introduced less than a year after the DC-1’s first flight. The new plane was similar in shape to the DC-1, but had more powerful engines, was faster and was capable of longer flights. More important, it was 2 feet longer and could carry two more passengers.
The Douglas DC-2 made its first flight in May 11, 1934, and entered airline service in May 18, 1934 with TWA.
The worst civil accident to Douglas DC-2 happened on July 14, 1955, when Lineas Aéreas Unidas operated DC-2 crashed in mountainous terrain in Mexico, killing all 22 people on board. United States Army Air Force Douglas C-39 crashed on October 1, 1942 in Puerto Rico, killing all 22 people on board.
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