Douglas DC-3

Operator:

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N73KW

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Schedule:

Miami – Marathon – Key West

MSN:

2252

YOM:

1940

Flight number:

AAT220

Location:

Miami-Intl

Florida

Country:

United States of America

Region:

North America

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Captain / Total flying hours:

9250

Captain / Total hours on type:

2100.00

Circumstances:

After takeoff from Miami-Intl Airport, while climbing to a height of 100 feet, the left engine failed. The pilot stopped climbing and was attempting to land on the remaining wet runway when the airplane banked left, causing the left wing to drop and to struck the runway surface. Upon impact, the left main gear was torn off. The airplane went out of control, crash landed and came to rest. All 33 occupants were evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Engine failure during initial climb due to inadequate maintenance and inspection. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Failure of a cylinder assembly (disconnected),
- Failed to maintain flying speed,
- Delayed action in aborting takeoff,
- Improper emergency procedures,
- Low ceiling,
- Rain,
- Pilot stopped climbing and was attempting to land on the remaining wet runway.

Final Report:

Crash of a Douglas DC-3 in Ta'izz

Date & Time: Nov 12, 1976

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

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Registration:

7O-ABC

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MSN:

13335

YOM:

1944

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Crashed on landing for unknown reason. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Douglas DC-3 off Willemstad: 2 killed

Date & Time: Nov 5, 1976

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Registration:

HP-671

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Cargo

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Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

Willemstad - Port-au-Prince

MSN:

43073

YOM:

1946

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After takeoff from Willemstad-Hato Airport, while climbing, the airplane nosed down and crashed into the sea. Both crew members were killed.

Crash of a Douglas DC-3 in Beihan

Date & Time: Sep 16, 1975

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

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Registration:

7O-ABP

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Aden - Beihan

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Upon landing at Beihan Airport, the airplane nosed over and came to rest on its nose. All occupants were evacuated, five of them were injured. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Douglas R4D-1 into Mistassini Lake

Date & Time: Jul 25, 1975

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Registration:

C-GLUC

Flight Phase:

Flight

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Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Schedule:

Matagami - Quebec

MSN:

4760

YOM:

1942

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Circumstances:

En route from Matagami to Quebec, the pilot lost his orientation after radio and navigation systems failed. As the fuel reserve became low, the crew attempted to ditch the aircraft into Mistassini Lake. All 24 occupants were rescued and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Douglas DC-3 in Phnom Penh: 3 killed

Date & Time: Apr 11, 1975

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Registration:

XW-PKT

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Cargo

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Phnom Penh - Kampong Chhnang

Location:

Phnom Penh-Pochentong

Phnom Penh

Country:

Cambodia

Region:

Asia

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Circumstances:

Shortly after takeoff from Phnom Penh-Pochentong Airport, while in initial climb, the airplane was shot down by a mortar shell and crashed in flames in a rice paddy field. A crew member was injured while three others were killed.

Probable cause:

Shot down by ground fire.

Crash of a Douglas DC-3D in Houston: 5 killed

Date & Time: Feb 1, 1975 at 0858 LT

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

Operator:

Horizon Properties

Registration:

N15HC

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Flight Type:

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

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Site:

Houston-George Bush-Intercontinental

Schedule:

Tulsa - Lawton - Huntsville

MSN:

43080

YOM:

1946

Location:

Texas

Country:

United States of America

Region:

North America

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Captain / Total flying hours:

5000

Captain / Total hours on type:

4100.00

Circumstances:

Weather conditions in Huntsville were poor so the crew decided to divert to Houston-William P. Hobby Intercontinental Airport. The approach was initiated in low visibility due to foggy conditions. On final approach, the airplane struck a 75 feet high electronic tower located two miles short of runway and crashed in a field. Both pilots and three passengers were killed. At the time of the accident, the visibility was a 1/4 mile or less in fog. The charter flight was completed on behalf of Mohawk Airlines.

Probable cause:

Improper in-flight decisions and improper IFR operation. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Low ceiling,
- Fog,
- High obstructions,
- Visibility below minimums,
- Crew fatigue,
- Attempted a combined NDB & surv approach after missed ILS approach below minimums conditions.

Final Report:

Crash of a Douglas DC-3-313 in Santo Domingo: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 30, 1975

Type of aircraft:

Lineas Aérea Nacional - LAN

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Registration:

HI-222

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