The airplane was destroyed when it impacted terrain at about 1005 Mountain time, killing the two airline transport pilots and their passenger. At the time of the accident, the airplane was flying in an area of low ceilings and restricted visibility.
The airplane was destroyed when it impacted terrain at about 1810 Pacific time following a loss of power and loss of control. The airline transport first pilot in the left seat, the airline transport second pilot in the right seat and the flight mechanic in the jumpseat were killed. Visual conditions prevailed for the air drop flight, which was originating at the time of the accident.
At about 09:20 central time, a Lockheed P-38L-5LD made an emergency landing in a field due to a fire in the left engine in the vicinity of Greenwood. The pilot was not injured. The pilot said he was on approach to Greenwood-Leflore Airport when the left engine backfired and started running roughly. The cockpit filled with smoke. Due to the cockpit visibility, he over flew the airport, and conducted an emergency, gear-up landing in a field about five miles west of the airport. Post-crash examination revealed the smoke and flames emanated from the left engine turbocharger….
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