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First Officer O. J. DioGuardi, aged 28, had accumulated at the time of the accident approximately 1,505 hours of flying time, of which 129 hours bud been as co—pilot in Douglas DC-3 type airplanes. His last physical examination required by the Civil Air Regulations was taken in September, 1940, and showed him to be in a satisfactory physical condition. He had been employed by TWA since August 1, 1940.

Both pilots had just completed a 24 hour rest period prior to going on duty on January 23, 1941. Thus, it appears from the evidence that both Captain Scott and First Officer DioGuardi were physically qualified, held the proper certificates of competency and by reason of their training and experience, were qualified for the flight and equipment involved.

Miss Mary T. Eshbach, R.N., aged 24, of Jackson Heights, New York, has been employed by TWA since February 23, 1939. She graduated from St. Mary's Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri, in June, 1937, and after satisfactorily completing the company hostess training course, was placed on duty as an air hostess as February 23, 1939.

Airplane and Equipment

Airplane NC 17315 was a Douglas model DC-3-B manufactured by the Douglas Aircraft Corporation of Santa Monica, California, and was purchased by TWA on May 28, 1937. It was powered with two Wright