Narrative:
The no. 2 engine lost power on climbout. The aircraft lost height and crashed in scrub 3 miles past the runway.
accident date: 20-09-1988
type: Douglas C-47A (DC-3)
registration: ZS-DJK
| Status: | |
| Date: | Tuesday 20 September 1988 |
| Type: |  Douglas C-47A-1-DK (DC-3) |
| Operator: | Crest Breeders |
| Registration: | Z-WRJ |
| MSN: | 11989 |
| First flight: | 1943 |
| Engines: | 2 Pratt & Whitney R-1830-92 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | 5 km (3.1 mls) from Harare Airport (HRE) ( Zimbabwe)
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| Phase: | Initial climb (ICL) |
| Nature: | Cargo |
| Departure airport: | Harare Airport (HRE/FVHA), Zimbabwe |
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The no. 2 engine lost power on climbout. The aircraft lost height and crashed in scrub 3 miles past the runway.
Classification:
Forced landing outside airport
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accident date: 20-09-1988
type: Douglas C-47A (DC-3)
registration: ZS-DJK
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