Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) crash, May 9, 1953, Mumbai M...
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident on May 9, 1953 near Mumbai Maharashtra, India with no fatalities. Cause: Crew error: undercarriage raised before...
- Date: May 9, 1953
- Aircraft: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
- Location: Mumbai Maharashtra, India
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Crew error: undercarriage raised before rotation
During the takeoff roll, the crew raised the undercarriage before rotation. The aircraft settled onto its belly and slid for a short distance before stopping. There were no casualties, and the aircraft was written off.