Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) crash, May 29, 1965, Nikolsk...
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident on May 29, 1965 near Nikolski Alaska, United States with no fatalities.
- Date: May 29, 1965
- Aircraft: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
- Location: Nikolski Alaska, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
A Reeve Aleutian Airways Douglas C47 was caught by a sudden gust during its takeoff roll at Nikolski, causing an early liftoff and a stall. The aircraft struck the runway surface, veered off, and came to rest with its right main gear partly collapsed. All five occupants got out safely and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.