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Crash of a De Havilland U-1A Otter in Hàng Bức: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 1, 1963
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-3 Otter
Operator:
Registration:
58-1706
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Hàng Bức - Nha Trang
MSN:
321
YOM:
1959
Location:
Hàng Bức
Khánh Hòa Province
Country:
Vietnam
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The departure from Hàng Bức was attempted in gusty winds and the single engine airplane crashed during takeoff. The pilot, sole on board, was killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-3 Otter on Awaji Island: 11 killed

Date & Time: May 1, 1963 at 0850 LT
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-3 Otter
Operator:
Registration:
JA3115
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Osaka – Tokushima
MSN:
223
YOM:
1957
Location:
Awaji
Kansai
Country:
Japan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
9
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
11
Circumstances:
While cruising in poor weather conditions, the single engine aircraft struck the slope of a mountain shrouded in clouds and located on the Awaji Island. The wreckage was located few hours later and all 11 occupants were killed.

Crash of a De Havilland U-1A Otter in Sulaymānīyah: 2 killed

Date & Time: Apr 23, 1963
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-3 Otter
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Sulaymānīyah
As-Sulaymāniyyah (السليمانية)
Country:
Iraq
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Sulaymānīyah Airport, while in initial climb, the single engine aircraft encountered downdraft, lost height and crashed. Both pilots were killed while the passenger was injured.
Crew:
Cpt Eugene H. Patton,
Pfc Carl H. Bell.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-3 Otter near Mutya: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 27, 1962
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-3 Otter
Operator:
Registration:
PI-C56
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
178
YOM:
1956
Location:
Mutya
Misamis Oriental
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The single engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in the region of Mutya, killing both occupants. The wreckage was found about 60 km south of the intended route.

Crash of a De Havilland U-1A Otter in the Zagros Mountains: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jan 27, 1962
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-3 Otter
Operator:
Registration:
55-3317
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Tehran – Dezful
MSN:
182
YOM:
1956
Location:
Mt Zagros
Chahar Mahaal and Bakhtiari
Country:
Iran
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
While cruising at an altitude of 3,600 meters in poor weather conditions, the single engine aircraft crashed in the Zagros Mountains, some 500 km south of Tehran. The wreckage was found few days later and two passengers were evacuated seriously wounded by low temperatures. The three other occupants were killed.
Crew:
Maj Carter, pilot. †
Passengers:
Col Walter R. Johnson, †
Cpt Daniel Knotts, †
Col Vann,
Col John Porter.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-3 Otter near Shimla: 2 killed

Date & Time: Dec 26, 1961
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-3 Otter
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Supply
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Location:
Shimla
Himachal Pradesh
Country:
India
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances while involved in a supply mission. Both pilots from the 41st Squadron were killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-3 Otter near Mount Hagen: 2 killed

Date & Time: Dec 2, 1961
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-3 Otter
Operator:
Registration:
VH-SBS
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
253
YOM:
1958
Location:
Mount Hagen
Western Highlands
Country:
Papua New Guinea
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
While cruising at an altitude of 8,000 feet on a cargo flight, the single engine airplane struck the ground and crashed near the Nebilyer Valley, about 65 km from Mount Hagen. Both occupants were killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-3 Otter near Søndre Strømfjord: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 29, 1961 at 1523 LT
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-3 Otter
Operator:
Registration:
CF-MEX
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Søndre Strømfjord – Egedesminde
MSN:
332
YOM:
1960
Location:
Kangerlussuaq (Søndre Strømfjord)
Qeqqata Kommunia
Country:
Greenland
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
4000
Captain / Total hours on type:
1500.00
Aircraft flight hours:
750
Circumstances:
Few minutes after takeoff from Søndre Strømfjord Airport, en route for Egedesminde (Aasiaat), the aircraft caught fire. The crew reduced his altitude and attempted an emergency landing when the airplane crashed. A crew member was killed while five other occupants were injured, some of them seriously. The aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
An in-flight fire, initiated and sustained by a severe fuel leak. The fuel leak was caused by the locking of a carburetor drain plug to unscrew.
Final Report:

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-3 Otter off Samarai Island

Date & Time: Aug 14, 1961
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-3 Otter
Operator:
Registration:
VH-SBQ
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
241
YOM:
1958
Location:
Samarai Island
Milne Bay
Country:
Papua New Guinea
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route, the engine failed, forcing the crew to ditch the aircraft off the Samarai Island. After landing, the airplane drifted to rocks and was damaged beyond repair. All nine occupants were uninjured.
Probable cause:
Loss of power in flight due to a cylinder failure.

Crash of a De Havilland DHC-3 Otter near Puerto Montt: 4 killed

Date & Time: Dec 17, 1960
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-3 Otter
Operator:
Registration:
933
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Quellón – Chaitén – Puerto Montt
MSN:
193
YOM:
1957
Location:
Puerto Montt
Región de Los Lagos
Country:
Chile
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a flight from Quellón to Puerto Montt with an intermediate stop at Chaitén, carrying spare parts for another FAC Otter registered 932. While approaching Puerto Montt, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with thunderstorm activity when the airplane went out of control and crashed. All four occupants were killed.
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