Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) crash, Apr 30, 1947, San Sal...
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident on April 30, 1947 near San Salvador-Ilopango San Salvador, Salvador with no fatalities. Cause: Aircraft too low...
- Date: April 30, 1947
- Aircraft: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
- Location: San Salvador-Ilopango San Salvador, Salvador
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Aircraft too low on final approach
The Aerovias Latino Americanas Douglas C 47 YS 30 was too low on final approach to San Salvador Ilopango and struck a train. It stalled short of the runway threshold and crashed in flames. All four occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.