Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 10 July 1986
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-30-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Air Force of Zimbabwe
Registration Number: 7312
Location: Chimoio Airport (VPY) –
ÿ Mozambique
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 17 / Occupants: 22
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in significant damage to the aircraft.A serious aviation incident occurred resulting in significant damage to the aircraft.
Description
Crashed.
Source of Information
http://www.dc-3.co.za/dc-3-in-africa/rhodesian-air-force.htmlhttp://www.dc-3.co.za/dc-3-in-africa/rhodesian-air-force.htmlPrimary Cause
Mechanical failure during flight.Mechanical failure during flight.Share on:
