On February 6, 1949, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration NC54335) operated by Aeroservicios Ecuatorianos (AECA Carga) was involved in an aviation accident near Guayaquil, Ecuador during landing or approach. 2 people were killed. 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 Douglas aircraft crashed into a riverbank during final approach to Guayaquil, killing two crew members and injuring seven others.
What happened
A delivery flight operated by Douglas Aircraft Corporation with engineers from AECA on board was en route from the United States to Guayaquil. The aircraft consisted of nine crew members in total. During the final approach phase, the plane impacted a riverbank located just short of the threshold for runway 21. The crash occurred in circumstances that remain unknown based on available records.
Findings
The accident resulted in two fatalities among the crew. Seven other individuals sustained injuries during the impact. No further specific contributing factors or detailed conclusions are provided in the source material regarding the mechanical or environmental causes of the deviation from the flight path.
What happened in the 6 Feb 1949 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Guayaquil, Ecuador?
A Douglas aircraft crashed into a riverbank during final approach to Guayaquil, killing two crew members and injuring seven others.
Were there any fatalities in the 6 Feb 1949 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 6 Feb 1949 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration NC54335, operated by Aeroservicios Ecuatorianos (AECA Carga), at Guayaquil, Ecuador.
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