Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) crash, Jun 6, 1949 (22 killed)
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident on June 6, 1949 near Mt Parnitha Attica, Greece with 22 fatalities. Cause: Loss of control in thunderstorm...
- Date: June 6, 1949
- Aircraft: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
- Location: Mt Parnitha Attica, Greece
- Fatalities: 22
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Loss of control in thunderstorm turbulence, reportedly after a right wing failure
T.A.E. Douglas C 47A SX-BAI was on a scheduled Kavala to Athens service when it encountered thunderstorms while approaching Athens Hassani Airport. The aircraft went out of control in turbulence and crashed on the slope of Mt Parnitha, about 30 km north of the airport. All 22 people on board were killed and the aircraft was destroyed.