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Aircraft Collision with Mt Parker Slope Near Hong Kong-Kai Tak Airport (43-49014)

Mt Parker, ChinaTakeoff (climb)

On April 18, 1961, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration 43-49014) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Mt Parker, China during takeoff. 14 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft struck the slope of Mt Parker 4 km south of Hong Kong-Kai Tak Airport shortly after takeoff in foggy conditions, killing 14 occupants and injuring one passenger.

Incident Overview and Location Details The accident occurred shortly after the aircraft departed from Hong Kong-Kai Tak Airport. During the initial climb, the aircraft encountered foggy conditions. It subsequently struck the slope of Mt Parker, which is located 4 km south of the airfield. ## Casualties and Operational Context The collision resulted in the deaths of 14 occupants. One passenger sustained injuries. According to the source, the aircraft was en route to Taiwan. The passengers included US soldiers who were returning to their base following a permission period. ## Environmental Conditions The source specifically notes that the aircraft was climbing in foggy conditions at the time of the impact. No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or specific cause are provided in the source material.

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