Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 23 July 1969
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Air Djibouti
Registration Number: F-OCKT
Location: 14,5 km W off Khor Ambadu –
ÿ Djibouti
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: Carburetor air intakesCarburetor air intakes
Category: Accident
A DC-3 aircraft struck multiple cranes at an altitude of 300 feet, resulting in propeller strikes that blocked the carburetor air intakes of both engines. This led to a ditching 9 miles West of Djibouti.A DC-3 aircraft struck multiple cranes at an altitude of 300 feet, resulting in propeller strikes that blocked the carburetor air intakes of both engines. This led to a ditching 9 miles West of Djibouti.
Description
The DC-3 struck a number of cranes whilst flying at 300 feet, suffering multiple propeller strikes causing blockage of the carburetor air intakes of both engines. A ditching was carried out 9 miles West off Djibouti.
Primary Cause
Propeller strikes caused by crane contact while flying at high altitude.Propeller strikes caused by crane contact while flying at high altitude.Share on:
