6150

Few minutes after takeoff from Lisbon-Portela de Sacavém Airport, while climbing, the airplane stalled and crashed into the Tagus River. All 11 occupants were killed.

Flight / Schedule

6150

Registration

6150

MSN

19773

Year of Manufacture

1944

Date

April 11, 1959 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Military

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Crash Location

Lisbon Estremadura - Lisbon District

Region

Europe • Portugal

Narrative Report

On April 11, 1959 at 12:00 AM, 6150 experienced a crash involving Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), operated by Portuguese Air Force - Força Aerea Portuguesa, with the event recorded near Lisbon Estremadura - Lisbon District.

The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.

11 people were known to be on board, 11 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 2, passengers on board: 9, passenger fatalities: 9, other fatalities: 0.

Few minutes after takeoff from Lisbon-Portela de Sacavém Airport, while climbing, the airplane stalled and crashed into the Tagus River. All 11 occupants were killed.

Aircraft reference details include registration 6150, MSN 19773, year of manufacture 1944.

Fatalities

Total

11

Crew

2

Passengers

9

Other

0

Crash Summary

Few minutes after takeoff from Lisbon-Portela de Sacavém Airport, while climbing, the airplane stalled and crashed into the Tagus River. All 11 occupants were killed.

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

2

Passengers On Board

9

Estimated Survivors

0

Fatality Rate

100.0%

Known people on board: 11

Operational Details

Flight Type

Military

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Region / Country

Europe • Portugal

Aircraft Details

Registration

6150

MSN

19773

Year of Manufacture

1944