Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) crash, Feb 25, 1956 (3 killed)
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident on February 25, 1956 near Mt Lash Golath Gilgit–Baltistan, Pakistan with 3 fatalities. Cause: The probable cause...
- Date: February 25, 1956
- Aircraft: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
- Location: Mt Lash Golath Gilgit–Baltistan, Pakistan
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The probable cause was pilot error, with the captain attempting a flight beyond his ability or experience.
A PIA DC 3 left Gilgit for Chaklala after the captain had refused to carry passengers because of very bad weather. It was lost in a gorge in rain, sleet and thunderstorms, and all three crew were killed.