Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 1 May 1986
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-30-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: South African Air Force – SAAF
Registration Number: 6855
Location: Salt Pans between Mpacha and Ondangwa –
ÿ Namibia
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Substantial
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Rudder and elevatorsRudder and elevators
A Douglas C-47 transport plane struck by a SA-7 shoulder-fired missile while en route at 8000 feet. The aircraft sustained damage to its rudder and elevators, requiring the use of power and flaps for control. Passengers were rearranged to stabilize the aircraft, resulting in a safe landing.A Douglas C-47 transport plane struck by a SA-7 shoulder-fired missile while en route at 8000 feet. The aircraft sustained damage to its rudder and elevators, requiring the use of power and flaps for control. Passengers were rearranged to stabilize the aircraft, resulting in a safe landing.
Description
A Douglas C-47 transport plane operated by the South African Air Force was struck by a 9K32 Strela-2 shoulder-fired, surface-to-air missile (also known as SA-7) while en route at 8000 feet. The fabric covered rudder and elevators were torn away. The flight crew had to use power and flaps to control the pitch and the passengers were rearranged to regulate the centre of gravity. A safe landing was carried out.
Source of Information
https://samilhistory.com/2016/05/07/precision-landing-with-no-rudderelevators-saaf-hero/https://samilhistory.com/2016/05/07/precision-landing-with-no-rudderelevators-saaf-hero/Primary Cause
SA-7 shoulder-fired missile strike.SA-7 shoulder-fired missile strike.Share on:
