Aircraft crash during delivery flight at Kulusuk Airport

No fatalities • Kulusuk, Greenland • Landing (descent or approach)

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 1972-07-02 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 1972-07-02 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 1972-07-02 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration F-WSGU, operated by Rousseau Aviation, at Kulusuk, Greenland.

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