Douglas C-48 (DC-3)

Federal Aviation Administration - FAA

While taking off from runway 25 at DuBois-Jefferson County Airport, the airplane went out of control, veered off runway to the left, went down an embankment and came to rest in a wooded area. All 11 occupants were injured while the aircraft was destroyed. The pilot, inexperienced and unqualified in the DC-3, was making the takeoff with a 7-knot crosswind and with an unlocked tailwheel.

Avianca

On final approach to Techo Airport in Bogotá, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in a huge explosion few hundred yards short of runway. There were no survivors among the 26 occupants.

Air India

Shortly after takeoff by night, while in initial climb, the aircraft banked right, stalled and crashed by a 30° nose down angle in Korangi Creek. All 23 occupants were killed. At the time of the accident, visibility was poor and weather conditions were considered as marginal.