| Status: | |
| Datum: | zondag 23 oktober 1977 |
| Type: |  Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3) |
| Vloog voor: | Uniran |
| Gehuurd van: | Geoterrex |
| Registratie: | C-FSAW |
| Constructienummer: | 4644 |
| Bouwjaar: | 1942 |
| Motoren: | 2 Pratt & Whitney R-1830-92 |
| Bemanning: | slachtoffers: 3 / inzittenden: 3 |
| Passagiers: | slachtoffers: 0 / inzittenden: 0 |
| Totaal: | slachtoffers: 3 / inzittenden: 3 |
| Schade: | Afgeschreven |
| Gevolgen: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Plaats: | 20 km (12.5 mijl) NE of Manidar ( Iran)
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| Fase: | Manoeuvreren (MNV) |
| Soort vlucht: | Onderzoek |
| Vliegveld van vertrek: | ? |
| ? |
The DC-3 was leased by Uniran from Geoterrex to conduct survey flights searching for uranium. While flying in a valley at 400 feet AGL, it collided with the side of a mountain while making a 180deg turn. Weather was poor with overcast, high winds and snow.
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