Douglas C-53 Skytrooper (DC-3) crash, Nov 22, 1959, São F...
Douglas C-53 Skytrooper (DC-3) accident on November 22, 1959 near São Filipe (Ilha do Fogo), Cabo Verde with no fatalities.
- Date: November 22, 1959
- Aircraft: Douglas C-53 Skytrooper (DC-3)
- Location: São Filipe (Ilha do Fogo), Cabo Verde
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A Portuguese Air Force Douglas C 53 Skytrooper overran the runway after landing at São Filipe on Fogo Island, Cabo Verde, went down a rocky embankment and came to rest in flames. There were no casualties, but the aircraft was destroyed by fire.