Crash of a Douglas C-47B-35-DK in Dakar: 8 killed

Date & Time: Jul 12, 1951
Operator:
Registration:
980/F-RAMM
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
16564/33312
YOM:
1945
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
14
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Dakar-Ouakam AFB, while climbing, the airplane stalled and crashed in flames. Eight occupants were killed while nine others were seriously injured.