Narrative:
The C-47 did not gain enough height on takeoff from Sydney-Mascot Airport, NSW (SYD). It struck a mound of earth near Cook's River.
The airplane carried the dual civil registration VHCIT.
» Argus, Thursday 28 June 1945
| Status: | |
| Date: | Wednesday 27 June 1945 |
| Type: |  Douglas C-47B-25-DK (DC-3) |
| Operator: | Royal Australian Air Force - RAAF |
| Registration: | A65-77 |
| MSN: | 32679/15931 |
| First flight: | 1945 |
| Engines: | 2 Pratt & Whitney R-1830-90C |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 17 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Sydney-Mascot Airport, NSW (SYD) ( Australia)
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| Phase: | Takeoff (TOF) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Sydney-Mascot Airport, NSW (SYD/YSSY), Australia |
| Melbourne (unknown airport), VIC, Australia |
The C-47 did not gain enough height on takeoff from Sydney-Mascot Airport, NSW (SYD). It struck a mound of earth near Cook's River.
The airplane carried the dual civil registration VHCIT.
Sources:
» Australian Military Aircraft Serials and Aircraft History web site» Argus, Thursday 28 June 1945
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