Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

Landing (descent or approach)

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L2-11/96

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Plain, Valley

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Udon Thani - Bangkok

MSN:

16944/34203

YOM:

1945

Location:

Bangkok-Don Mueang

Bangkok City District

Country:

Thailand

Region:

Asia

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While approaching Don Mueang Airport, the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances in an open field located in Lam Luk Ka, about 15 km east of the airport. All nine occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed.

Crash of a Douglas C-47 in Bangkok: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jun 21, 1977

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Bangkok-Don Mueang

Bangkok City District

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Thailand

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Asia

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Shortly after takeoff, the airplane went out of control and crashed on the tarmac, colliding with a parked Royal Thai Force Fairchild C-123K Provider registered L4K-2/16. Both airplanes were destroyed. While the C-123 was empty, five people on board the C-47 were killed, seven others were injured.

Crash of a Douglas C-47-DL in Condoto

Date & Time: Jun 17, 1977

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Taxi Aéreo Nacional

Registration:

HK-1511E

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Scheduled Revenue Flight

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Condoto - Cali

MSN:

6138

YOM:

1942

Country:

Colombia

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South America

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Shortly after takeoff from Condoto-Mandinga Airport, the right engine failed. The crew completed an emergency landing in a swampy area and upon touchdown, the right engine separated and struck the cockpit, injuring the copilot. All other occupants escaped with minor injuries.

Probable cause:

Failure of the right engine after takeoff for unknown reasons.

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

Date & Time: Jun 13, 1977

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TC-15

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MSN:

19796

YOM:

1944

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Mendoza-El Plumerillo

Mendoza

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Argentina

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South America

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Crashed after the left engine failed on takeoff. The aircraft was almost destroyed and all occupants were seriously injured.

Probable cause:

Failure of the left engine on takeoff for undetermined reasons.

Crash of a Douglas C-47-DL near Founkoueye

Date & Time: Jun 10, 1977

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Registration:

5U-AAJ

Flight Phase:

Flight

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Scheduled Revenue Flight

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Plain, Valley

MSN:

4505

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1942

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En route to Tahoua, the crew encountered problems with the left engine that oversped. Unable to maintain a safe altitude, the crew attempted an emergency landing in a prairie. The aircraft belly landed and slid for several meters before coming to rest. While all 21 occupants were evacuated safely, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Technical problems with the left engine in flight for undetermined reasons.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-30-DK in Mapai: 1 killed

Date & Time: May 31, 1977 at 2000 LT

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R3702

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