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Aircraft Crash at Bosaso-Bender Qaasim Airport (6O-SAC)

Bosaso, SomaliaTakeoff (climb)

On August 16, 1975, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration 6O-SAC) operated by Somali Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Bosaso, Somalia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The left engine failed because the fuel was contaminated with water. The crew was unable to maintain a safe rate of climb because of a high aircraft weight and a high OAT. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed during initial climb after a left engine failure at Bosaso-Bender Qaasim Airport. All 11 occupants were injured, and the aircraft was destroyed.

Incident Overview and Outcome During takeoff from Bosaso-Bender Qaasim Airport, an aircraft experienced a failure of its left engine while in the initial climb phase. The aircraft subsequently stalled, struck the runway surface, and crashed. All 11 occupants on board sustained injuries, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the left engine failed because the fuel was contaminated with water. Additionally, the crew was unable to maintain a safe rate of climb due to a high aircraft weight and a high outside air temperature (OAT).

Probable cause

The left engine failed because the fuel was contaminated with water. The crew was unable to maintain a safe rate of climb because of a high aircraft weight and a high OAT.
Engine failureFuel exhaustion & starvation

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Aug 1975 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Bosaso, Somalia?

An aircraft crashed during initial climb after a left engine failure at Bosaso-Bender Qaasim Airport. All 11 occupants were injured, and the aircraft was destroyed.

Were there any fatalities in the 16 Aug 1975 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 16 Aug 1975 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration 6O-SAC, operated by Somali Airlines, at Bosaso, Somalia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The left engine failed because the fuel was contaminated with water. The crew was unable to maintain a safe rate of climb because of a high aircraft weight and a high OAT.

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