Douglas DC-3 crash, Jan 25, 1947 (12 killed), Croydon Surrey
Douglas DC-3 accident on January 25, 1947 near Croydon Surrey, United Kingdom with 12 fatalities. Cause: Error of flying technique by a pilot who...
- Date: January 25, 1947
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-3
- Location: Croydon Surrey, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 12
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Error of flying technique by a pilot who lacked DC 3 experience, with snow on the wings and pilot fatigue possibly contributing
While climbing after takeoff from Croydon in heavy snow, the Spencer Airways DC 3 banked right, stalled and crashed into the parked ČSA DC 3, and both aircraft burned. Twelve people were killed, including the captain Edward Spencer, founder of the company, and 11 others were injured.