We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.
Shortly after takeoff from Calcutta-Dum Dum Airport, while in initial climb, the port engine failed. The aircraft pitched up, stalled and eventually crashed in a coconut grove located about one km from the airfield. All three crew members and two passengers were killed while six other occupants were injured. The aircraft was destroyed. Probable cause (official findings): It was determined that the probable cause of the accident was as follow: - Delay in feathering after failure of the port engi
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) · 5 fatalities