Douglas DC-3 crash, May 9, 1952 (17 killed), Malacca Strait
Douglas DC-3 accident on May 9, 1952 near Malacca Strait, World with 17 fatalities. Cause: The crew lost control of the aircraft in poor weather..
- Date: May 9, 1952
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-3
- Location: Malacca Strait, World
- Fatalities: 17
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The crew lost control of the aircraft in poor weather.
A Garuda DC 3 on a scheduled flight from Medan was approaching Ipoh when the crew lost control in poor weather. The aircraft crashed into the Malacca Strait a few kilometers offshore, killing all 17 people on board.