Crash of a Douglas C-47A-1-DK in Harare
Date & Time:
Sep 20, 1988
Registration:
Z-WRJ
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
11989
YOM:
1943
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Harare-Charles Prince Airport, while climbing, the right engine failed. The aircraft stalled and crashed 5 km from the airport. All three crew members were injured.
Probable cause:
Failure of the right engine during initial climb for unknown reasons.
