Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) crash, Apr 25, 1971 (5 killed)
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident on April 25, 1971 near Cheyenne Wyoming, United States with 5 fatalities.
- Date: April 25, 1971
- Aircraft: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
- Location: Cheyenne Wyoming, United States
- Fatalities: 5
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
This USAF C-47 had just carried cadets to the Air Force Academy and was on final approach to Cheyenne in snow when control was lost. The aircraft crashed in flames close to the airfield and all five crew were killed.