Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

Operator:

Registration:

PP-LPG

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Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

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Schedule:

Natal – Recife – Maceió – Aracaju

MSN:

14822/26267

YOM:

1944

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The approach to Aracaju Airport was completed in poor weather conditions with low visibility due to heavy rain falls. Three km from the runway threshold, the airplane hit a tree and crashed in flames in a field. Rescue teams took 11 hours to reach the crash site where no survivors were found. Among the 33 occupants were four members of the government from the State of Rio Grande Norte, among them Governor Jerônimo Dix-Sept Rosado Maia. The aircraft was leased from Loide Aéreo Nacional to Linhas Aéreas Paulistas.

Probable cause:

It was determined that the pilot in command decided to complete the approach under VFR while IFR prevailed due to poor weather conditions and low visibility.

Crash of a Douglas C-47D in Pohang

Date & Time: Jul 9, 1951

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

44-76651

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Supply

Site:

MSN:

16235/32983

YOM:

1945

Location:

Pohang

North Gyeongsang (경상북도)

Country:

South Korea

Region:

Asia

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Circumstances:

Crashed on approach in poor weather conditions.

Crash of a Douglas C-47-DL in Barranquilla

Date & Time: Jul 9, 1951

Type of aircraft:

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Registration:

HK-126

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

MSN:

4290

YOM:

1941

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Circumstances:

Crashed on landing in unknown circumstances. No casualties.

Crash of a Douglas C-47D in Jinhae

Date & Time: Jul 8, 1951

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

44-77269

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Supply

Site:

MSN:

16853/33601

YOM:

1945

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Circumstances:

Shortly after liftoff, an engine failed. The airplane stalled and crashed. Crew fate remains unknown.

Probable cause:

Engine failure.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-80-DL in McGuire AFB: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jul 1, 1951

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

43-15144

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Military

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Schedule:

Scott - McGuire

MSN:

19610

YOM:

1944

Location:

McGuire AFB (Fort Dix)

New Jersey

Country:

United States of America

Region:

North America

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Circumstances:

During the final approach completed in foggy conditions, the aircraft hit the ground and crashed half a mile south of the airbase. Five passengers were killed.

Crash of a Douglas C-47-DL near Trinidad

Date & Time: Jun 27, 1951

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Registration:

PP-CCK

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Cáceres – Principe da Beira

MSN:

4750

YOM:

1942

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Circumstances:

The crew encountered technical problems en route from Cáceres to Principe da Beira. Following navigational errors, the airplane flew into the center of Bolivia and the pilot eventually decided to make an emergency landing. The aircraft belly landed in a marshy field located in the region of Trinidad. All four crew members were rescued by the crew of a Brazilian Air Force Catalina and the aircraft, damaged beyond repair, was abandoned in situ.

Probable cause:

Navigational error.

Crash of a Douglas C-47D in Fairchild AFB

Date & Time: Jun 22, 1951

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

43-48416

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Military

Site:

MSN:

14232/25677

YOM:

1944

Location:

Fairchild AFB (Spokane)

Washington

Country:

United States of America

Region:

North America

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Circumstances:

Crashed on takeoff for unknown reason. Occupant fate remains unknown.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-85-DL in Offutt AFB

Date & Time: Jun 17, 1951

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

43-15600

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Military

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

MSN:

20066

YOM:

1944

Location:

Offutt AFB (Bellevue)

Nebraska

Country:

United States of America

Region:

North America

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Circumstances:

On final approach to Offutt AFB, an engine failed. The pilot was able to reach the runway but after touchdown, the airplane encountered serious difficulties to stop within the remaining distance. It then overran and came to rest into a ditch. All 20 occupants were rescued while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-50-DL in Medellín: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jun 13, 1951 at 0600 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

HK-504

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