Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) crash, Jan 18, 1989, Laredo
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident on January 18, 1989 near Laredo, Texas, United States with no fatalities. Cause: The pilot in command did not...
- Date: January 18, 1989
- Aircraft: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
- Location: Laredo, Texas, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: The pilot in command did not secure the cargo, which shifted during takeoff and moved the centre of gravity aft, causing a stall; mismanagement of engine power and co-pilot inexperience were contributing factors.
A DC3 cargo flight from Laredo to Torreon in Mexico failed on takeoff from runway 35L. The aircraft lost control after impacting terrain beside the departure runway and was destroyed, and both pilots were seriously injured.