Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) crash, Oct 7, 1948, Campina...
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident on October 7, 1948 near Campina Grande Paraíba, Brazil with no fatalities. Cause: Loss of control on landing in...
- Date: October 7, 1948
- Aircraft: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
- Location: Campina Grande Paraíba, Brazil
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Loss of control on landing in strong crosswinds.
A C 47 Skytrain of Linhas Aereas Paulistas bounced on landing at Campina Grande and went out of control in strong crosswinds. It left the runway, came to rest in a ditch, and was damaged beyond repair. No casualties were reported.