Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) crash, Jun 30, 1971 (3 killed)
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident on June 30, 1971 near Las Palmas-Gando (Gran Canaria) Canary Islands, Spain with 3 fatalities.
- Date: June 30, 1971
- Aircraft: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
- Location: Las Palmas-Gando (Gran Canaria) Canary Islands, Spain
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
A Spanish Air Force C-47 on a military flight from Las Palmas to Al Aaiun struggled to climb after takeoff from Gran Canaria, stalled and crashed into the sea. Three crew were killed and two were injured. High crosswinds were reported at the time.