Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) crash, Oct 8, 1949, Castel B...
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident on October 8, 1949 near Castel Benito (Qaser Bin Ghashir) Tripoli, Libya with no fatalities. Cause: Takeoff above...
- Date: October 8, 1949
- Aircraft: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
- Location: Castel Benito (Qaser Bin Ghashir) Tripoli, Libya
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Takeoff above maximum takeoff weight followed by left engine failure
An RAF Douglas C 47 took off from Castel Benito above its maximum takeoff weight. After its left engine failed at about 300 feet, the crew turned back, landed beyond roadworks and overran the runway. All three crew were unhurt and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.