Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 6 January 1977
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-35-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Rhodesian Air Force
Registration Number: R7034
Location: near Chiredzi-Buffalo Range Airport (BFO) –
ÿ Zimbabwe
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 8
Component Affected: The C-47 aircraft’s electrical system and control surfaces.The C-47 aircraft’s electrical system and control surfaces.
Category: Accident
A C-47 aircraft experienced a collision with electricity wires during takeoff, resulting in a crash.A C-47 aircraft experienced a collision with electricity wires during takeoff, resulting in a crash.
Description
The C-47 collided with electricity wires after takeoff and crashed.
Source of Information
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Electrical interference during takeoff caused a loss of control and subsequent impact.Electrical interference during takeoff caused a loss of control and subsequent impact.Share on:
