Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 13 September 1953
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-1-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Belgische Luchtmacht
Registration Number: KP-2/OT-CWB
Location: Luluaba –
ÿ Congo (Democratic Republic)
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: C-47 aircraft fuel system.C-47 aircraft fuel system.
Category: Accident
A C-47 aircraft experienced a fuel exhaustion event during a long flight over the Congo region, resulting in a forced landing at Luluaba. The aircraft was deemed beyond economical repair.A C-47 aircraft experienced a fuel exhaustion event during a long flight over the Congo region, resulting in a forced landing at Luluaba. The aircraft was deemed beyond economical repair.
Description
The C-47 ran out of fuel during a long flight over Congo. A forced landing was carried out at Luluaba. It was considered beyond economical repair.
Primary Cause
Fuel exhaustion during a long flight over a remote and challenging terrain area.Fuel exhaustion during a long flight over a remote and challenging terrain area.Share on:
