Crash of a Douglas C-47B-10-DK Dakota IV near Cape Sicié: 6 killed

Date & Time: Jul 14, 1948 at 0845 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
G-AGKN
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Luqa – Marseille – London
MSN:
14984/26429
YOM:
1944
Location:
Toulon
Var
Country:
France
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
The crew started the approach to Marseille-Marignane Airport in foggy conditions. The aircraft hit a cliff located near Cape Sicié, south of Toulon. All six occupants were killed.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-70-DL in Belém: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jul 14, 1948
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
PP-AVO
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
19113
YOM:
1943
Location:
Belém-Val de Cans-Júlio Cezar Ribeiro
Pará
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from runway 06, while on initial climb, the pilot made a turn to the left when the aircraft stalled and crashed in a huge explosion. The aircraft was destroyed by fire and all five occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
It was reported that the pilot in command initiated a turn to the left after rotation from runway 06 while the aircraft's speed was insufficient. Also, the distance between the aircraft and the ground was too low, preventing any stall recovery. It appears the crew was not authorized to turn below the specified altitude of 100 meters.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-30-DK in Königstein im Taunus: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jul 8, 1948 at 2330 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
43-48256
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Wiesbaden – Berlin
MSN:
14072/25517
YOM:
1944
Location:
Königstein im Taunus
Hesse
Country:
Germany
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
Few minutes after takeoff from Wiesbaden-Erbenheim AFB, while climbing by night, the aircraft hit the slope of Mt Steinkopf located near Königstein im Taunus, about 16 km northeast of Wiesbaden Airport. All three crew members were killed. They were involved in the Berlin Airlift.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-40-DL near Coronel Pringles: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jul 8, 1948
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
0260
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
9899
YOM:
1943
Location:
Coronel Pringles
Buenos Aires province
Country:
Argentina
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
While cruising in foggy conditions, the aircraft hit the slope of a mountain located 17 km from Coronel Pringles. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and all five crew members were killed.

Crash of a Douglas C-47-DL in Di Linh: 16 killed

Date & Time: Jul 7, 1948 at 0150 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
F-BCYP
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Saigon - Đà Lạt
MSN:
9158
YOM:
1943
Location:
Di Linh
Lâm Đồng Province
Country:
Vietnam
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
13
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
16
Circumstances:
While flying by night and in poor weather conditions, the aircraft hit the slope of a mountain located near Li Dinh. The wreckage was found a day later and all 16 occupants were killed.
Crew:
Ottino Sabbadini, pilot,
André Delfau, radio navigator,
André Stang, mechanic.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-80-DL in Greenville: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jul 7, 1948
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
43-15282
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
19748
YOM:
1944
Location:
Greenville
North Carolina
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
During a night approach to Greenville, the aircraft crashed in flames and burned. At least one crew member was killed in the accident.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-80-DL in Wiesbaden

Date & Time: Jul 5, 1948 at 2359 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
43-15096
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Berlin – Wiesbaden
MSN:
19562
YOM:
1944
Location:
Wiesbaden-Erbenheim AFB
Hesse
Country:
Germany
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The approach to Wiesbaden-Erbenheim AFB was completed by night and poor weather conditions. On final, the aircraft hit tree tops and crashed in a wooded area located 1,6 km short of runway 25 threshold. Both pilots were injured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-45-DK in Caracas: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 26, 1948
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
YV-C-AHI
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
16992/34254
YOM:
1945
Location:
Caracas
Caracas Federal District
Country:
Venezuela
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
14
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
On landing, went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest. A crew member was killed while 16 other occupants were injured. The aircraft was written off.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-70-DL in Maracaibo

Date & Time: Jun 21, 1948
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Transporte Aéreo Transandino
Registration:
YV-C-AQC
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
19126
YOM:
1943
Location:
Maracaibo
Zulia
Country:
Venezuela
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After landing in Maracaibo Airport, the aircraft went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest in flames. There were no casualties but the aircraft was destroyed by fire.

Crash of a Douglas C-47 in Shell: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jun 17, 1948
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
FAE502
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Shell - Shell
Location:
Shell
Pastaza
Country:
Ecuador
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a local training flight in Shell-Mera Airport. During the takeoff roll with both engines at full power, the aircraft swung to the right. The pilot in command over corrected so the aircraft veered off runway to the left, hit an earth mount and a tree stump before crashing into a building. While all three crew members were unhurt, an employee in the building was killed.
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