Crash of a Douglas VC-47A in Bangkok

Date & Time: Jan 21, 1992
Operator:
Registration:
L2-41/18
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
15026/26471
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After landing at Bangkok-Don Mueang Airport, the aircraft went out of control, veered off runway to the left, struck a fence and crossed a drainage ditch before coming to rest. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-15-DK at Tatoi AFB: 1 killed

Date & Time: Dec 28, 1991
Operator:
Registration:
KK-171
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Tatoi - Thessaloniki
MSN:
15417/26862
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Tatoi AFB, while in initial climb, the aircraft suffered an engine failure, stalled and crashed in an olive grove some 400 metres past the runway end. A crew member was killed while five other occupants were injured.
Probable cause:
Engine failure for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Douglas C-47D near Santiago de Los Caballeros: 2 killed

Date & Time: Dec 25, 1991
Registration:
FAD-3406
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Santiago de Los Caballeros - Santo Domingo
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Santiago de Los Caballeros-Cibao Airport, while flying at low height, the aircraft struck high power cables and crashed in a wooded area. Both pilots were killed.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-DK in Vila de Sena: 1 killed

Date & Time: Nov 25, 1991 at 1500 LT
Registration:
C9-STD
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Beira - Vila de Sena
MSN:
14026/25471
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The aircraft was approaching Vila de Sena Airstrip following a cargo flight from Beira, carrying a load of various goods. As the airfield was located in an area subject to combats, the crew completed a low approach to avoid any hostile action. On approach to a grassy airfield, the aircraft drifted to the right so the captain elected to correct the deviation when the aircraft struck trees, stalled and crashed in the Zambezi River. Two crew members were rescued while a third was killed.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-1-DK in Barcelona

Date & Time: Nov 3, 1991 at 0348 LT
Operator:
Registration:
EC-FDH
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Barcelona - Palma
MSN:
11982
YOM:
1943
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Barcelona-El Prat Airport, while climbing to a height of about 200 feet, the aircraft banked left, lost speed and altitude. The crew attempted an emergency landing when the aircraft crash landed in a field. All three occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B in Villavicencio: 13 killed

Date & Time: May 15, 1991 at 0920 LT
Operator:
Registration:
HK-3177
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Villavicencio - Miraflores
MSN:
15330/26775
YOM:
1944
Country:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
11
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
13
Circumstances:
The twin engine aircraft departed Villavicencio-La Vanguardia Airport at 0909LT on a cargo flight to Miraflores, carrying 11 passengers, three crew members and a load of 3 tons of various goods. A little more than eight minutes after takeoff, while climbing, the right engine failed and the crew was cleared to return to Villavicencio for an emergency landing. On approach, the crew asked the passengers to jettison the cargo but when all 11 passengers went to the rear of the cabin, the aircraft stalled and crashed in a field located near La Poyata, less than 2 km from the airport. A pilot was injured while 13 other occupants were killed.

Crash of a Douglas R4D-7 in Aguadilla: 2 killed

Date & Time: May 10, 1991 at 1120 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N134FS
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Aguadilla - Ponce
MSN:
16551/33299
YOM:
1945
Country:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
3068
Captain / Total hours on type:
873.00
Circumstances:
The airplane sustained a partial loss of engine power on the left engine on takeoff climb due to the failure of the n°8 engine assembly cylinder. The airplane was observed by witnesses at 400 feet agl in a 20° left bank while maneuvering to return to the departure airport. The angle of bank increased to 60° with a noticeable decrease in airspeed while the airplane descended below 300 feet agl. The left wing dropped 90° to the left and the nose pitched down vertically. The airplane appeared to regain elevator authority and leveled out before encountering a secondary stall. The airplane collided with the terrain and was destroyed by post crash fire. Both pilots were killed.
Probable cause:
The pilot in command's failure to maintain airspeed (VS) after a partial loss of engine power on the left engine due to failure of the n°8 engine assembly cylinder. This resulted in an in flight loss of control (stall), and in flight collision with terrain.
Final Report:

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-15-DK in Thutade Lake: 6 killed

Date & Time: Apr 4, 1991 at 1340 LT
Operator:
Registration:
C-FQNF
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Sturdee Valley – Smithers
MSN:
15198/26643
YOM:
1944
Country:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
The aircraft was completing a charter flight from Sturdee Valley to Smithers on behalf of a mine company. While flying at low height above Thutade Lake in poor weather conditions, a wing struck the iced surface of the lake and the aircraft crashed. A passenger was rescued while six other occupants were killed. It is understood that the crew was flying under VFR mode in heavy snow conditions when the accident occurred.

Crash of a Douglas C-47 in Chalate: 5 killed

Date & Time: Dec 4, 1990
Operator:
Registration:
FAS124
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Country:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
While in cruising altitude, the aircraft was hit by a SAM-14 missile. It entered an uncontrolled descent and crashed in a field. All five occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down by a SAM-14 missile.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-40-DK on Mt Los Novios: 3 killed

Date & Time: Oct 19, 1990 at 1525 LT
Operator:
Registration:
CP-735
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Santa Ana del Yacuma – La Paz
MSN:
16805/33553
YOM:
1945
Country:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The crew departed Santa Ana del Yacuma on a cargo flight to La Paz. While approaching La Paz at an altitude of 16,000 feet, the aircraft struck the slope of Mt Los Novios located about 28 km north of La Paz. SAR operations were initiated but eventually abandoned after few days as no trace of the aircraft nor the three occupants was found. The wreckage was found six years later and in November 2010, the copilot's body was found.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain.