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Safety history

• July 12, 1969Accident

  While cruising at an altitude of 7,300 feet in clouds, the twin engine airplane struck a tree located on the top of a hill and crashed in flames near the Sambri River. All 35 occupants were killed. Probable cause (official findings): Controlled flight into terrain.

  Douglas DC-3 · 35 fatalities

  Controlled flight into terrain. At the time of the accident, the visibility was nil due to low clouds and the crew was unable to distinguish the mountain. Full accident record