Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) crash, May 31, 1977 (1 killed)
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident on May 31, 1977 near Mapai Gaza, Mozambique with 1 fatality.
- Date: May 31, 1977
- Aircraft: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
- Location: Mapai Gaza, Mozambique
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
A Douglas C-47 Dakota was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade during initial climb after takeoff from Mapai, Mozambique, and crashed in flames in a field. The captain was killed and other occupants were injured. Records differ on the exact date, which is given here as late May 1977.