Douglas DC-3 crash, May 21, 2002, Laredo
Douglas DC-3 accident on May 21, 2002 near Laredo, Texas, United States with no fatalities. Cause: Not determined. Dual engine power loss occurred...
- Date: May 21, 2002
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-3
- Location: Laredo, Texas, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Not determined. Dual engine power loss occurred during a post-maintenance test flight, and no official findings were located.
A Douglas DC-3 operated by Aero JBR was flying a local post-maintenance test flight at Laredo with three crew aboard. After several touch-and-goes both engines lost power during the initial climb. The crew ditched in Lake Casa Blanca about 50 feet from shore, and all three got out safely before the aircraft sank in shallow water.