Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 24 July 1971
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-90-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Air Ivoire
Registration Number: 6V-AAP
Location: near Bamako Airport (BKO) –
ÿ Mali
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 6 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: Aircraft structure and control systems.Aircraft structure and control systems.
Category: Accident

A DC-3 aircraft crashed into a hillside during a right turn shortly after takeoff from runway 24 at night. The incident occurred within six seconds of takeoff.A DC-3 aircraft crashed into a hillside during a right turn shortly after takeoff from runway 24 at night. The incident occurred within six seconds of takeoff.
Description
The DC-3 crashed into a hill during a right turn, 67 seconds after takeoff from runway 24 at night.
Primary Cause
Terrain conditions and a lack of sufficient braking were likely contributing factors.Terrain conditions and a lack of sufficient braking were likely contributing factors.Share on: