Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) crash, Mar 27, 1951 (2 killed)
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident on March 27, 1951 near Manchester-Ringway Great Manchester, United Kingdom with 2 fatalities. Cause: Loss of...
- Date: March 27, 1951
- Aircraft: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
- Location: Manchester-Ringway Great Manchester, United Kingdom
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Loss of engine power from carburetor icing, heating controls not used
The Air Transport Charter Dakota G-AJVZ was flying a mail flight from Manchester Ringway to Belfast Nutts Corner on 27 March 1951. After takeoff from runway 06 in snow, the aircraft swung to port, failed to climb and struck a tree near Heyhead. The aircraft was destroyed, with two crew killed and the third occupant seriously injured.