Narrative:
A forced landing had to be carried out due to a loss of altitude following no. 1 engine problems (overspeeding). A belly landing was carried out, during which both propellers and the no. 1 engine were torn off.
| Status: | |
| Date: | Friday 10 June 1977 |
| Type: |  Douglas C-47-DL (DC-3) |
| Operator: | Air Niger |
| Registration: | 5U-AAJ |
| MSN: | 4505 |
| First flight: | 1942 |
| Engines: | 2 Pratt & Whitney R-1830-92 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 19 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 21 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | near Founkoueye ( Niger)
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| Phase: | En route (ENR) |
| Nature: | Scheduled Passenger |
| Departure airport: | Tahoua Airport (THZ/DRRT), Niger |
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A forced landing had to be carried out due to a loss of altitude following no. 1 engine problems (overspeeding). A belly landing was carried out, during which both propellers and the no. 1 engine were torn off.
Classification:
Forced landing outside airport
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