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Crash of a Douglas C-47A-20-DK in Khitokha: 3 killed

Date & Time: Nov 25, 1950
Operator:
Registration:
VT-COI
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
MSN:
14037/25482
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
Crashed into a hill while on a cargo flight, killing all three crew members.
Probable cause:
It appears that the crew failed to take the appropriate measures to maintain a safe distance with the ground.