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Crash of a Douglas C-47A-20-DK in Khowai

Date & Time: Mar 29, 1955
Operator:
Registration:
VT-CUZ
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
13029
YOM:
1944
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Apparently following a wrong approach configuration, the crew landed long on a wet runway. After touchdown, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran and came to rest in a ditch. All eight occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.