Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) crash, Jun 22, 1983 (2 killed)
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident on June 22, 1983 near Toronto-Lester Bowles Pearson, Ontario, Canada with 2 fatalities. Cause: Weight and centre...
- Date: June 22, 1983
- Aircraft: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
- Location: Toronto-Lester Bowles Pearson, Ontario, Canada
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Weight and centre of gravity limits were exceeded and the cargo was not secured, leading to loss of control.
A DC 3 cargo aircraft on approach to Toronto pitched up and down in growing oscillations, stalled and crashed beside the runway, killing both pilots. The investigation found weight and balance limits were exceeded and the cargo was not secured.