Narrative:
The DC-3 struck trees on climbout in limited visibility conditions.
| Status: | |
| Date: | Monday 31 December 1951 |
| Type: |  Douglas C-47A-30-DK Dakota III |
| Operator: | Kalinga Airlines |
| Registration: | VT-COA |
| MSN: | 25304/13859 |
| First flight: | 1944 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Calcutta-Dum Dum Airport (CCU) ( India)
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| Phase: | Initial climb (ICL) |
| Nature: | Cargo |
| Departure airport: | Calcutta-Dum Dum Airport (CCU/VECC), India |
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The DC-3 struck trees on climbout in limited visibility conditions.
Sources:
» Douglas DC-3 Production List (Issue no. 28)Photos
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