Narrative:
The Dakota C.4 flew into the ground while approaching Salalah in clouds.
» Broken Wings : Post-War Royal Air Force Accidents / James J. Halley
» La Nación (Santiago) 13 August 1949, p10
KN336
KN336
| Status: | |
| Date: | Tuesday 9 August 1949 |
| Type: |  Douglas Dakota IV (DC-3) |
| Operator: | Royal Air Force - RAF |
| Registration: | KN336 |
| MSN: | 32649/15901 |
| First flight: | 1945 |
| Engines: | 2 Pratt & Whitney R-1830-90C |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 9 / Occupants: 9 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 12 / Occupants: 12 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | near Salalah Airport (SLL) ( Oman)
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| Phase: | Approach (APR) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| Salalah Airport (SLL/OOSA), Oman |
The Dakota C.4 flew into the ground while approaching Salalah in clouds.
Classification:
Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) - Ground
Sources:
» Luftwaffe and Allied Air Forces Discussion Forum» Broken Wings : Post-War Royal Air Force Accidents / James J. Halley
» La Nación (Santiago) 13 August 1949, p10
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Douglas DC-3
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- 2760th loss
- 942nd fatal accident
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- 441st worst accident (currently)
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