Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

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R7034

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Skydiving / Paratroopers

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Buffalo Range - Buffalo Range

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16662/33410

YOM:

1945

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The aircraft was engaged in a paratroopers mission in the region of Buffalo Range. Shortly after takeoff, while climbing at low height, the twin engine airplane struck power cables, stalled and crashed. Both pilots and a paratrooper were killed while five other occupants were injured.
Those killed were:
- S/L Peter Arthur Barnett,
- F/Lt David Edwin Mallett,
- Cpl Anthony Bradley.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-80-DL in La Senda

Date & Time: Jan 6, 1977

Type of aircraft:

Transportes Aéreos Itenez

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CP-728

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Santa Cruz - Trinidad

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19689

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1944

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En route from Santa Cruz to Trinidad, the left engine's temperature rised and the propeller was overspeeding. The left propeller was feathered and the crew was cleared to return to Santa Cruz for an emergency landing. Few minutes later, the right engine's temperature also rised. The captain realize he could not make it so he reduced his altitude and completed a belly landing in a pasture located in La Senda. All four occupants were evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-20-DK in Oborso

Date & Time: Dec 14, 1976

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

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ET-AEJ

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Scheduled Revenue Flight

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15545/26990

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1944

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Aircraft flight hours:

11976

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Upon touchdown on runway 09 at Oborso Airport, the right main gear collapsed. The crew retracted the undercarriage then the airplane slid on its belly, veered off runway and came to rest against an anthill. All eight occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Failure of the right main gear upon landing for undetermined reasons.

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

Date & Time: Dec 10, 1976

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CF-IAX

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Scheduled Revenue Flight

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19499

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1944

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Crashed on takeoff for unknown reasons. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and all eight occupants escaped with minor injuries.

Crash of a Douglas C-47-DL in La Paz

Date & Time: Nov 23, 1976

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

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CP-755

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Cargo

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4294

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1942

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Following a wrong approach configuration, the airplane landed too far down the runway 27, about 450 meters past the runway threshold, at an excessive speed of 130 knots. Upon touchdown, the right tire burst. Out of control, the airplane veered off runway and came to rest. While all four occupants escaped uninjured, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Douglas C-47 in India

Date & Time: Nov 12, 1976

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BJ922

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Military

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6078

YOM:

1942

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Crashed in unknown circumstances somewhere in India.

Crash of a Douglas C-47-DL in Yopal: 36 killed

Date & Time: Oct 25, 1976 at 0720 LT

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HK-149

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Scheduled Revenue Flight

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Yopal - Villavicencio - Cúcuta

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4593

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1942

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After takeoff from Yopal Airport, while in initial climb, the left engine failed. The airplane rolled to the left, causing the left wingtip to struck the ground. Out of control, the airplane cartwheeled and crashed in flames. All 36 occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

Failure of the left engine after takeoff for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Douglas C-47 in Sakon Nakhon

Date & Time: Sep 23, 1976

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L2-40/15

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Military

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MSN:

20421

YOM:

1944

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Sakon Nakhon

Sakon Nakhon (สกลนคร)

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Thailand

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Asia

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After takeoff, the airplane struck trees just past the runway end. The captain decided to return for a safe landing. There were no injuries among the occupants but the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-90-DL in Bhopal

Date & Time: Sep 17, 1976 at 0921 LT

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VT-AXC

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Government

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