VT-AZV — routes, history & safety record

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Safety history

December 7, 1961AccidentHull loss
Shortly after takeoff, while climbing, both engines failed. The aircraft stalled and crashed in a field past the runway end. Both crew members were evacuated while the aircraft was destroyed. Probable cause (official findings): Failure of both engines because the fuel selector was connected to a near empty fuel tank.
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Failure of both engines because the fuel selector was connected to a near empty fuel tank. The aircraft has been refueled prior to departure but the crew failed to connect the fuel selector to the correct fuel tank. Full accident record