No fatalities

Aircraft crash during delivery flight at Kulusuk Airport (F-WSGU)

Kulusuk, GreenlandLanding (descent or approach)

On July 2, 1972, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration F-WSGU) operated by Rousseau Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Kulusuk, Greenland during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft operating a delivery flight from Europe to the United States crashed while approaching Kulusuk Airport, resulting in no fatalities.

What happened

During a ferry mission intended to transport an aircraft from Europe to the United States, the flight encountered a terminal accident during its arrival phase. While performing an approach into Kulusuk Airport, the aircraft impacted the ground.

There were no fatalities reported in connection with this incident. Following the impact, the aircraft was left at the crash site and subsequently abandoned. The event occurred while the plane was transitioning from its international delivery route to its destination in Greenland.

Findings

No specific details regarding the mechanical or environmental factors contributing to the crash were provided in the initial report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Jul 1972 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Kulusuk, Greenland?

An aircraft operating a delivery flight from Europe to the United States crashed while approaching Kulusuk Airport, resulting in no fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 Jul 1972 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 2 Jul 1972 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration F-WSGU, operated by Rousseau Aviation, at Kulusuk, Greenland.