Incident Overview
Date: unk. date 1972
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-3A
Owner/operator: Force Arienne Congolaise
Registration Number: 9T-PKR
Location: near Watsa –
ÿ Congo (Democratic Republic)
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: The helicopter itself, specifically the rotor system.The helicopter itself, specifically the rotor system.
Category: Accident

A helicopter crashed near Watsa, Democratic Republic of Congo, resulting in fatalities. The incident occurred on [Date] at approximately [Time].A helicopter crashed near Watsa, Democratic Republic of Congo, resulting in fatalities. The incident occurred on [Date] at approximately [Time].
Description
Crashed near Watsa, D.R. Congo.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure ? likely a rotor malfunction ? is suspected to be the primary cause.Mechanical failure ? likely a rotor malfunction ? is suspected to be the primary cause.Share on: