On August 17, 1966, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration G-AOFZ) operated by Gulf Aviation - Oman was involved in an aviation accident near Al Azaiba, Oman during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of engine power due to the carburetor air intake shutters had been selected to 'Hot air' instead of 'Ram air'. On other C-47 aircraft operated by Gulf Air, the air intake control levers were positioned the other way around. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A C-47 aircraft crashed 500 meters past the runway end after striking trees and stalling shortly after takeoff from Al Azaiba Airport. All 20 occupants were rescued and the aircraft was destroyed.
Accident
Shortly after takeoff from Al Azaiba Airport, the aircraft encountered difficulties climbing. It struck trees, stalled, and crashed approximately 500 meters beyond the runway end. All 20 occupants were rescued, but the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be a loss of engine power due to the carburetor air intake shutters being selected to 'Hot air' instead of 'Ram air'. The report noted that on other C-47 aircraft operated by Gulf Air, the air intake control levers were positioned in the opposite direction.
What happened in the 17 Aug 1966 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Al Azaiba, Oman?
A C-47 aircraft crashed 500 meters past the runway end after striking trees and stalling shortly after takeoff from Al Azaiba Airport. All 20 occupants were rescued and the aircraft was destroyed.
Were there any fatalities in the 17 Aug 1966 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 17 Aug 1966 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration G-AOFZ, operated by Gulf Aviation - Oman, at Al Azaiba, Oman.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
Loss of engine power due to the carburetor air intake shutters had been selected to 'Hot air' instead of 'Ram air'. On other C-47 aircraft operated by Gulf Air, the air intake control levers were positioned the other way around.
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