Douglas DC-3 crash, Jun 27, 1966 (2 killed), Gulfport-Bil...
Douglas DC-3 accident on June 27, 1966 near Gulfport-Biloxi Mississippi, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: The right engine failed shortly after...
- Date: June 27, 1966
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-3
- Location: Gulfport-Biloxi Mississippi, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: The right engine failed shortly after takeoff from Gulfport Biloxi. The crew was cleared to return, but the aircraft stalled. The engine failure was attributed to improper maintenance.
Shortly after takeoff from Gulfport Biloxi Airport, the right engine failed. The crew was cleared to return for an emergency landing, but the aircraft stalled and crashed in Long Beach, Mississippi. One pilot and one passenger were killed and ten other occupants were injured.