Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) crash, Oct 13, 1954, Skardu...
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident on October 13, 1954 near Skardu Gilgit–Baltistan, Pakistan with no fatalities. Cause: Engine failure at liftoff.
- Date: October 13, 1954
- Aircraft: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
- Location: Skardu Gilgit–Baltistan, Pakistan
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Engine failure at liftoff
An Orient Airways DC-3 on a scheduled service from Skardu to Rawalpindi lost an engine just after takeoff as the undercarriage was being retracted. The aircraft stalled and belly landed, skidding and overrunning before coming to rest. All 11 occupants were evacuated safely and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.