Bamako – Abidjan
Flight / Schedule
Bamako – Abidjan
Aircraft
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)Registration
6V-AAP
MSN
20505
Year of Manufacture
1944
Operator
Air IvoireDate
July 24, 1971 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Mountains
Crash Location
Bamako Bamako City District
Region
Africa • Mali
Narrative Report
On July 24, 1971 at 12:00 AM, Bamako – Abidjan experienced a crash involving Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), operated by Air Ivoire, with the event recorded near Bamako Bamako City District.
The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a mountains crash site.
6 people were known to be on board, 6 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 3, crew fatalities: 3, passengers on board: 3, passenger fatalities: 3, other fatalities: 0.
Less than two minutes after his night takeoff from Bamako Airport, while climbing, the pilot initiated a right turn when the airplane struck a hill and crashed. The aircraft was destroyed and all six occupants were killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration 6V-AAP, MSN 20505, year of manufacture 1944.
Fatalities
Total
6
Crew
3
Passengers
3
Other
0
Crash Summary
Less than two minutes after his night takeoff from Bamako Airport, while climbing, the pilot initiated a right turn when the airplane struck a hill and crashed. The aircraft was destroyed and all six occupants were killed.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
3
Passengers On Board
3
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 6
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Bamako – Abidjan
Operator
Air IvoireFlight Type
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Mountains
Region / Country
Africa • Mali
Aircraft Details
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