Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) crash, Nov 25, 1969, Tegucig...
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident on November 25, 1969 near Tegucigalpa Francisco Morazán, Honduras with no fatalities.
- Date: November 25, 1969
- Aircraft: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
- Location: Tegucigalpa Francisco Morazán, Honduras
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A SAHSA Douglas C 47 approaching Tegucigalpa was caught by a strong gust of wind over the runway 01 threshold. The pilot turned left to avoid a collision, and the left wingtip struck the ground beside the runway. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair but all 18 occupants were rescued.