Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) crash, Jun 27, 1947, Isiolo...
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident on June 27, 1947 near Isiolo Rift Valley, Kenya with no fatalities. Cause: Failed fuel line caused a fire on the...
- Date: June 27, 1947
- Aircraft: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
- Location: Isiolo Rift Valley, Kenya
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Failed fuel line caused a fire on the right engine
The right engine failed and caught fire, and the captain attempted an emergency landing in a swamp near Isiolo. The aircraft crash landed and was damaged beyond repair, but all 15 occupants got out safely.