Crash of a Douglas C-47A-50-DL in Kinshasa

Date & Time: Feb 15, 1970
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
9Q-CUP
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
10063
YOM:
1943
Location:
Kinshasa-N'Djili
Kinshasa City Province
Country:
Democratic Republic of Congo
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Suffered an accident at Kinshasa-N’Djili Airport. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Douglas C-47-Dl in Puerto López: 14 killed

Date & Time: Feb 12, 1970 at 0738 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
HK-1270
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Villavicencio – Puerto Inírida
MSN:
4544
YOM:
1942
Location:
Puerto López
Meta
Country:
Colombia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
10
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
14
Circumstances:
The airplane departed Villavicencio-La Vanguardia Airport at 0620LT on a scheduled flight to Puerto Inírida. About 55 minutes into the flight, the left engine oversped and the crew decided to return to Villavicencio. Some 23 minutes later, the aircraft crashed in Puerto López. A passenger was seriously injured while 13 other occupants were killed. Three days later, the only survivor died from his injuries.
Probable cause:
Technical problems with the left engine in flight for undetermined reason.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-5-DK off Puerto Montt

Date & Time: Feb 12, 1970
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Aero Aysen
Registration:
CC-CBT
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
14727/26172
YOM:
1944
Location:
Puerto Montt
Región de Los Lagos
Country:
Chile
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
About 35 minutes into the flight, while cruising at an altitude of 5,500 feet, the left engine started to malfunction. It was decided to shut it down and to feather the propeller. Full power was added on the right engine that exploded shortly later. In such situation, the crew decided to ditch the aircraft off Llaque Island located in the region of Puerto Montt. The aircraft sank and was lost and the crew was rescued.
Probable cause:
Engine malfunction in flight.

Crash of a Douglas C-47 in Laja

Date & Time: Feb 12, 1970
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
TAM-11
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Location:
Laja
La Paz
Country:
Bolivia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On approach to La Paz-El Alto, the crew encountered an unexpected situation and was forced to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed in Laja, about 18 km west of the airport. All five occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Douglas C-47 in Bogotá

Date & Time: Jan 31, 1970 at 0912 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
FAC-669
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Bogotá – Santa Marta
Location:
Bogotá-El Dorado
Bogotá Capital District
Country:
Colombia
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
13
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff, while climbing to a height of 50 meters, the crew encountered technical problems with the propellers. Decision was taken to attempt an emergency landing. The airplane crash landed in a grassy area located along the runway, lost its engines and came to rest. All 15 occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was written off.
Probable cause:
Undetermined technical problems with engines and propellers during takeoff.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-45-DK off Faleolo: 32 killed

Date & Time: Jan 13, 1970 at 0254 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
5W-FAC
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Faleolo - Pago Pago
MSN:
16964/34224
YOM:
1945
Flight number:
PH208B
Location:
Faleolo
All Samoa Islands
Country:
Samoa Islands (Western Samoa)
Region:
Oceania
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
29
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
32
Circumstances:
One minute after takeoff from Faleolo Airport, while climbing, the airplane entered a low pressure area with thunderstorm activity, rain falls, turbulences and windshear. The airplane went out of control and crashed into the sea few hundred yards offshore. It exploded while contacting the water surface and all 32 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Loss of control caused by severe turbulences and probable windshear.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-45-DL in Chiang Klang: 1 killed

Date & Time: Jan 13, 1970
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
L2-17/00
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
9987
YOM:
1943
Location:
Chiang Klang
Nan (น่าน)
Country:
Thailand
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
On landing at Chiang Klang Airport, the airplane went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest in flames. A passenger was killed while five other occupants were injured.

Crash of a Douglas C-47 near Vilia: 23 killed

Date & Time: Jan 12, 1970 at 1200 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Skydiving / Paratroopers
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
Location:
Vilia
Attica / Αττική
Country:
Greece
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
22
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
23
Circumstances:
The airplane was engaged in a training mission, carrying a crew of 5 and 22 paratroopers. While cruising in foggy conditions, the airplane struck the slope of Mt Kithairon located near Vilia, some 47 km northwest of Athens. Three paratroopers and a crew member were rescued while 23 other occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-25-DK in Luang Prabang: 6 killed

Date & Time: Dec 23, 1969
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Laos Air Charter
Registration:
XW-TDJ
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Vientiane - Luang Prabang
MSN:
13529
YOM:
1944
Location:
Luang Prabang
Louangphabang Province
Country:
Laos
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
16
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
On final approach, the pilot failed to realize his altitude was too low when a wing struck trees. The airplane lost height and crashed on a hillside located few km from the airport. Both pilots and four passengers were killed.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-35-DL in Puerto Montt

Date & Time: Dec 5, 1969
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
CC-CBY
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
9783
YOM:
1943
Location:
Puerto Montt-El Tepual
Región de Los Lagos
Country:
Chile
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After a course of 500 meters, the airplane took off and reached a height of 10 meters when the right wing dropped. The right wing tip struck the ground and the airplane crash landed. All three crew members were slightly injured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the ailerons control cables were not properly installed.
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