Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 6 March 1947
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Suidair
Registration Number: ZS-BJZ
Location: Lapula River –
ÿ Zimbabwe
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 25
Component Affected: The DC-3 aircraft’s landing gear and control systems.The DC-3 aircraft’s landing gear and control systems.
Category: Accident
A DC-3 aircraft experienced a forced landing on the Lapula River, resulting in it being submerged by 2 feet of water. The aircraft?s landing configuration was compromised.A DC-3 aircraft experienced a forced landing on the Lapula River, resulting in it being submerged by 2 feet of water. The aircraft?s landing configuration was compromised.
Description
Forced landed on the banks of the Lapula River. The DC-3 ended up in 2 feet of water.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure during landing, likely involving a loss of control or a critical system failure.Mechanical failure during landing, likely involving a loss of control or a critical system failure.Share on:
