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Fatal aircraft accident near Bamako Airport (6V-AAP)

Bamako, MaliTakeoff (climb)

On July 24, 1971, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration 6V-AAP) operated by Air Ivoire was involved in an aviation accident near Bamako, Mali during takeoff. 6 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck a hill during a climbing right turn shortly after takeoff. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed into a hillside shortly after departing from Bamako Airport during a night flight, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During a nighttime departure from Bamako Airport, an aircraft entered a climbing phase of flight. Less than two minutes after leaving the runway, the pilot attempted to execute a turn to the right. During this maneuver, the aircraft collided with rising terrain.

The impact caused the total destruction of the plane. There were six fatalities recorded among the occupants of the aircraft, with no survivors reported from the crash site.

Findings

  • The accident occurred during the initial climb following a night takeoff.
  • The collision was triggered by the pilot's decision to initiate a right-hand turn while ascending.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck a hill during a climbing right turn shortly after takeoff.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 Jul 1971 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Bamako, Mali?

An aircraft crashed into a hillside shortly after departing from Bamako Airport during a night flight, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 24 Jul 1971 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 Jul 1971 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration 6V-AAP, operated by Air Ivoire, at Bamako, Mali.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck a hill during a climbing right turn shortly after takeoff.

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