Crash of a Douglas C-47 near Mersin: 5 killed
Date & Time:
Oct 6, 1951
Operator:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Luqa – Nicosia
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
While on a flight from Luqa to Nicosia, the airplane deviated from the prescribed flight path to the north. While cruising in foggy conditions, the airplane hit the slope of a mountain located in the region of Mersin. Five crew members were killed while two others were injured.
