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Crash of a Douglas C-47B-DK in Puerto la Victoria

Date & Time: Nov 24, 1994
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
2028
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Puerto la Victoria - Asunción
MSN:
16667/33415
YOM:
1945
Location:
Puerto la Victoria
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Country:
Paraguay
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the takeoff roll, the aircraft deviated to the left then veered off runway and came to rest. All three crew members escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Douglas C-47D in Bahía Negra: 1 killed

Date & Time: Sep 26, 1994
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
2009
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Bahía Negra – Asunción
MSN:
17079/34346
YOM:
1945
Location:
Bahía Negra
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Country:
Paraguay
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
25
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Shortly after liftoff, one of the engine failed. The aircraft lost height and crashed near the runway end. All occupants evacuated safely except the captain who was killed by the propellers of the left engine that detached and penetrated the cockpit.
Probable cause:
Engine failure for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-20-DK in Mayor Pablo Lagerenza

Date & Time: Nov 21, 1987
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
2034
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
15477/26922
YOM:
1944
Location:
Mayor Pablo Lagerenza
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Country:
Paraguay
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-50-DK in Bahía Negra

Date & Time: May 7, 1987
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
2008
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
17113/34380
YOM:
1945
Location:
Bahía Negra
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Country:
Paraguay
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances. There were no casualties.
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