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Crash of a Douglas C-47 in Guwahati: 9 killed

Date & Time: Aug 23, 1980
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
HJ235
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Guwahati
Assam
Country:
India
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
2
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
7
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
Crashed shortly after takeoff from Guwahati Airport, killing all nine occupants.

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