Douglas DC-3 crash, Jul 24, 1951 (3 killed), Gao Gao
Douglas DC-3 accident on July 24, 1951 near Gao Gao, Mali with 3 fatalities. Cause: Engine failure shortly after takeoff from Gao..
- Date: July 24, 1951
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-3
- Location: Gao Gao, Mali
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Engine failure shortly after takeoff from Gao.
Shortly after takeoff from runway 25 at Gao, the DC-3 turned sharply left, climbed only to about 30 metres, then lost height and struck the ground with its left wing. The aircraft burned and all three crew members were killed.