Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) crash, Apr 5, 1971, Tortola-...
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident on April 5, 1971 near Tortola-Terrance B. Lettsome, British Virgin Islands with no fatalities.
- Date: April 5, 1971
- Aircraft: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
- Location: Tortola-Terrance B. Lettsome, British Virgin Islands
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A Vinair Douglas DC-3 on a cargo flight struck the ground short of the runway threshold while approaching Tortola. The undercarriage was torn off and the aircraft belly landed, leaving it damaged beyond repair. All three occupants escaped uninjured.