Crash of a Douglas C-47B-23-DK in Asunción: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 27, 1980
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
2016
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
City
Schedule:
Asunción – Ayolas
MSN:
15703/27148
YOM:
1945
Location:
Asunción
Distrito Capital
Country:
Paraguay
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Asunción-Silvio Pettirossi Airport, the crew reported an engine failure and was cleared to return for an emergency landing. The pilot-in-command completed a turn to reach the approach path when the airplane stalled and crashed onto houses located in the district of Lambaré, about 12 km southwest of the airport. All occupants were injured, one pilot was killed and there were no casualties on the ground.
Probable cause:
Engine failure for undetermined reasons.

Crash of a Douglas C-47 in Guwahati: 9 killed

Date & Time: Aug 23, 1980
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
HJ235
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Guwahati
Assam
Country:
India
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
Crashed shortly after takeoff from Guwahati Airport, killing all nine occupants.

Crash of a Douglas R4D-5 in New Smyrna Beach

Date & Time: Aug 1, 1980 at 1647 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Jerry Rule
Registration:
N45864
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Ferry
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
New Smyrna Beach – Oranjestad
MSN:
9304
YOM:
1943
Location:
New Smyrna Beach
Florida
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
3500
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll at New Smyrna Beach Airport, en route to Oranjestad, the pilot-in-command lost control of the airplane that veered off runway, collided with trees and burst into flames. All three occupants escaped with minor injuries while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Ground loop during takeoff run after the pilot failed to maintain directional control. The following contributing factors were reported:
- The pilot failed to abort takeoff,
- Physical impairment,
- Alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgment,
- Unqualified person operated aircraft,
- Pilot's blood level 1,5‰ ,
- Pilot did not have a type certificate and attempted flight without copilot.
Final Report:

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-10-DK in North Sinai: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jul 10, 1980
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
4X-FNV/036
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
14865/26310
YOM:
1944
Location:
Sinai Desert
North Sinai
Country:
Egypt
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
Struck the slope of a mountain located in North Sinai, killing all four crew members.

Crash of a Douglas C-47 in the Gulf of Thailand: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jul 2, 1980
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Location:
Gulf of Thailand
All World
Country:
World
Region:
World
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
19
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The airplane was engaged in a training flight when it crashed in unknown circumstances in the Gulf of Thailand, about 96 km off the Prachuap Khiri Khan province. Two passengers were killed while 19 other occupants were rescued.

Crash of a Douglas C-47-DL in Útila

Date & Time: May 28, 1980
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
HR-SAC
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
4232
YOM:
1941
Location:
Útila
Islas de la Bahía
Country:
Honduras
Region:
Central America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Útila Airport, the airplane was too low. It struck a concrete wall, lost its undercarriage and crash landed. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-20-DK in Fort Lauderdale

Date & Time: Apr 23, 1980 at 1654 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Florida Preferred Equity
Registration:
N709Z
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Bimini - Fort Lauderdale
MSN:
15737/27182
YOM:
1945
Location:
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood
Florida
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
6
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
12053
Captain / Total hours on type:
64.00
Circumstances:
On final approach to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport, the airplane stalled and crashed near Dania. A pilot was seriously injured while seven other occupants were slightly injured.
Probable cause:
Stall and subsequent crash while initiating a go-around. The following contributing factors were reported:
- The pilot-in-command delayed in initiating go-around,
- The pilot-in-command failed to maintain flying speed,
- The copilot failed to follow approved procedures,
- The copilot misused or failed to use flaps.
Final Report:

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-30-DL in Athol: 3 killed

Date & Time: Apr 11, 1980 at 1700 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Clifford A. Hackney Sr.
Registration:
N64490
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Test
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Athol - Athol
MSN:
13915/25360
YOM:
1944
Location:
Athol-Silverwood
Idaho
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Captain / Total flying hours:
3600
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Athol-Silverwood, while in initial climb, the airplane encountered difficulties to gain height. It stalled and crashed in flames in a prairie located past the runway end. All three passengers were seriously injured while all three crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure during initial climb for undetermined reasons. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Failed to abort takeoff,
- First flight of aircraft for approximately 11 months,
- Pilot's certificate was under suspension.
Final Report:

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-15-DK in Namibia: 3 killed

Date & Time: Mar 25, 1980
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
6851
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
MSN:
27645/15300
YOM:
1944
Location:
Namibia
All Namibia
Country:
Namibia
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances somewhere in Namibia, killing all three crew members.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-1-DL in Addis Ababa

Date & Time: Mar 18, 1980
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
ET-AGM
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Addis Ababa - Addis Ababa
MSN:
20874
YOM:
1944
Location:
Addis Ababa-Bole
Addis Ababa City District
Country:
Ethiopia
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Aircraft flight hours:
26021
Circumstances:
The crew (three pilots) departed Addis Ababa-Bole Airport for a local training mission. On final approach to runway 07, the crew reported an engine failure and the airplane became unstable. While trying to restart the engine, the crew failed to realize he was losing altitude when the airplane struck the roof of a house and crashed on a second. All three crew members were injured while there were no injuries on the ground.
Probable cause:
Engine failure for unknown reasons.
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