Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) crash, Feb 19, 1971, Houston...
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident on February 19, 1971 near Houston-C.R.C. Crose Texas, United States with no fatalities.
- Date: February 19, 1971
- Aircraft: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
- Location: Houston-C.R.C. Crose Texas, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
A Douglas C-47 on a local test flight from Houston, Texas, had its right main brake drag during the takeoff roll. The pilot ground looped to avoid trees beyond the runway end, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. Both occupants were uninjured.