Search for missing supply aircraft near Kampong Jenera ends in wreckage discovery

12 fatalities • Kampong Jenera, Malaysia • Flight

A decades-long search for a missing supply aircraft concluded in 2012 when the wreckage was found, many years after it disappeared during a mission from Kota Bharu.

What happened

A flight departing from Kota Bharu on a supply mission disappeared while traveling at low altitude and low speed. The aircraft went down in a heavily forested region situated near Kampong Jenera. Following the disappearance, search and rescue operations were initiated immediately; however, these efforts were halted several days later because investigators could not locate any debris or signs of the crew.

The wreckage remained lost for over six decades until it was finally discovered in an isolated location in 2012. The incident resulted in 12 fatalities, with no survivors reported among the occupants.

Findings

The aircraft, identified as a C-47 Skytrain, crashed while operating at low speed and low altitude within dense vegetation.

Probable cause

The aircraft crashed while flying at low altitude and low speed in a heavily wooded area.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1950-08-25 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Kampong Jenera, Malaysia?

A decades-long search for a missing supply aircraft concluded in 2012 when the wreckage was found, many years after it disappeared during a mission from Kota Bharu.

Were there any fatalities in the 1950-08-25 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 12 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1950-08-25 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration KN630, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, at Kampong Jenera, Malaysia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft crashed while flying at low altitude and low speed in a heavily wooded area.

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