Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) crash, Jun 10, 1977, Founkou...
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident on June 10, 1977 near Founkoueye Tahoua, Niger with no fatalities.
- Date: June 10, 1977
- Aircraft: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
- Location: Founkoueye Tahoua, Niger
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
An Air Niger Douglas C-47 lost control of its left engine after it overspeed, and the crew made an emergency landing in a prairie. The aircraft belly landed and slid before stopping, and all 21 occupants got out safely. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.