On February 19, 1970, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration 9Q-CUD) operated by Air Congo was involved in an aviation accident near Democratic Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo in flight. 17 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 3 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aviation accident involving an aircraft with no known registration occurred in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, resulting in no survivors.
What happened
A fatal aviation accident has been reported within the territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. While the specific location of the impact remains unidentified, the event resulted in a total loss of life for everyone on board. The aircraft was carrying a total of 17 occupants, all of whom were killed during the occurrence.
Findings
At this time, the precise sequence of events leading to the crash is not documented. There are currently unknown circumstances regarding why the flight ended in such a manner. No specific aircraft type or registration has been confirmed for this incident, and investigators have yet to determine the flight phase or the operational status of the vessel prior to the impact.
What happened in the 19 Feb 1970 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Democratic Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo?
An aviation accident involving an aircraft with no known registration occurred in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, resulting in no survivors.
Were there any fatalities in the 19 Feb 1970 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 17 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 19 Feb 1970 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration 9Q-CUD, operated by Air Congo, at Democratic Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo.
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