Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) crash, Sep 15, 1952, Carolin...
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident on September 15, 1952 near Carolina Mpumalanga, South Africa with no fatalities.
- Date: September 15, 1952
- Aircraft: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
- Location: Carolina Mpumalanga, South Africa
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
The South African Airways DC 3 was flying from Livingstone to Johannesburg on 15 September 1952 when the crew lost their bearings in poor weather. The captain diverted to Carolina, and on final approach the aircraft came in too low, struck rocks and crashed 2 km short of the runway. All 19 occupants got out safely and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.