Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) crash, Jun 17, 1977, Condoto...

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident on June 17, 1977 near Condoto-Mandinga, Chocó, Colombia with no fatalities.

Shortly after takeoff from Condoto Mandinga Airport, the right engine of a DC-3 failed. The crew made an emergency landing in a swampy area, and on touchdown the engine separated and struck the cockpit, injuring the copilot. The other occupants escaped with minor injuries.

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