Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 18 December 1980
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-1-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Air Force of Zimbabwe
Registration Number: 3711
Location: near Marandellas –
ÿ Zimbabwe
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft electrical system, specifically the main power distribution system.Aircraft electrical system, specifically the main power distribution system.
Category: UK
A passenger aircraft sustained significant damage beyond repair following a sudden and unexpected loss of power during flight.A passenger aircraft sustained significant damage beyond repair following a sudden and unexpected loss of power during flight.
Description
Damaged beyond repair.
Primary Cause
Loss of power due to a sudden electrical fault.Loss of power due to a sudden electrical fault.Share on:
