Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) crash, Apr 21, 1948 (3 killed)
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident on April 21, 1948 near Tynda Amur oblast, Russia with 3 fatalities.
- Date: April 21, 1948
- Aircraft: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
- Location: Tynda Amur oblast, Russia
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: En route
About 20 minutes after takeoff from Takhtamygda the right engine failed. The aircraft tried to return, struck tree tops and a telephone pole while losing height, then stalled and crashed. Three crew members, including the captain, were killed.