On July 15, 1963, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration 5R-MAJ) operated by Air Madagascar was involved in an aviation accident near Farafangana, Madagascar during takeoff. 6 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the accident is currently undetermined. 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.
An aircraft crashed during its takeoff roll, resulting in six fatalities and six injuries.
What happened
During the initial phase of flight, an aircraft experienced a crash while attempting to take off. The exact sequence of events leading up to the impact remains undetermined at this time.
As the accident occurred during the takeoff roll, the aircraft failed to complete its departure. The impact resulted in a total of six fatalities, including all four crew members and two passengers on board. Additionally, six others sustained injuries during the event.
Findings
The specific reasons for the crash have not yet been established, as the cause of the accident remains unknown.
Probable cause
The cause of the accident is currently undetermined.