Luanda – Las Palmas – Lisbon
Flight / Schedule
Luanda – Las Palmas – Lisbon
Aircraft
Douglas C-54 SkymasterRegistration
6601
MSN
27351
Year of Manufacture
1945
Date
January 22, 1963 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Crash Location
Las Palmas-Gando (Gran Canaria) Canary Islands
Region
Europe • Spain
Narrative Report
On January 22, 1963 at 12:00 AM, Luanda – Las Palmas – Lisbon experienced a crash involving Douglas C-54 Skymaster, operated by Portuguese Air Force - Força Aerea Portuguesa, with the event recorded near Las Palmas-Gando (Gran Canaria) Canary Islands.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.
14 people were known to be on board, 3 fatalities were recorded, 11 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 21.4%.
Crew on board: 3, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 11, passenger fatalities: 3, other fatalities: 0.
While approaching Las Palmas by night, the four engine aircraft crashed into the sea and came to rest 15 km from the runway threshold. The floating aircraft was found in the next morning and 11 occupants were evacuated safely while three passengers drowned. Few hours later, the airplane sank and was lost.
Aircraft reference details include registration 6601, MSN 27351, year of manufacture 1945.
Fatalities
Total
3
Crew
0
Passengers
3
Other
0
Crash Summary
While approaching Las Palmas by night, the four engine aircraft crashed into the sea and came to rest 15 km from the runway threshold. The floating aircraft was found in the next morning and 11 occupants were evacuated safely while three passengers drowned. Few hours later, the airplane sank and was lost.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
3
Passengers On Board
11
Estimated Survivors
11
Fatality Rate
21.4%
Known people on board: 14
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Luanda – Las Palmas – Lisbon
Flight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Region / Country
Europe • Spain
Aircraft Details
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