Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) crash, Dec 19, 1947, Dinalun...
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident on December 19, 1947 near Dinalungan Aurora, Philippines with no fatalities. Cause: The right engine failed in...
- Date: December 19, 1947
- Aircraft: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
- Location: Dinalungan Aurora, Philippines
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The right engine failed in flight.
An RNZAF Douglas C 47 (NZ3558) lost its starboard engine about 480 km north of Manila. The crew kept flying on one engine, but weather and turbulence forced the aircraft down, and it made a wheels up landing near Dinalungan. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and all 12 occupants were unhurt.