Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) crash, Jan 8, 1962, São Luís...
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident on January 8, 1962 near São Luís Maranhão, Brazil with no fatalities.
- Date: January 8, 1962
- Aircraft: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
- Location: São Luís Maranhão, Brazil
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A Brazilian Air Force Douglas C 47A on a night approach to Sao Luis Tirirical Airport struck the ground and crashed about 500 m short of the runway 06 threshold. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.