Crash of a Douglas DC-3D in Cuito Cuanavale
Date & Time:
Mar 31, 1973
Operator:
Registration:
6169
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Luanda - Henrique de Carvalho
MSN:
42968
YOM:
1946
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route from Luanda to Henrique de Carvalho, the aircraft was hit by ground fire. The crew elected to make an emergency landing in Cuito Cuanavale. While all occupants escaped uninjured, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Shot down by ground fire.
