Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) crash, Oct 2, 1957, Iwo Jima
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident on October 2, 1957 near Iwo Jima, Japan with no fatalities. Cause: Stall during initial climb after takeoff..
- Date: October 2, 1957
- Aircraft: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
- Location: Iwo Jima, Japan
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Stall during initial climb after takeoff.
A USAF Douglas C 47A Skytrain stalled during the initial climb after takeoff from Iwo Jima and crashed into the sea. All 13 occupants were rescued, but the aircraft sank and was lost.