Incident Overview
Date: unk. date 1975
Aircraft Type: Britten-Norman BN-2A-6 Islander
Owner/operator: Khmer Airlines
Registration Number: XU-BAE
Location: Phnom Penh-Pochentong Airport (PNH) –
ÿ Cambodia
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: The aircraft itself ? specifically the engine, control systems, or structural components.The aircraft itself ? specifically the engine, control systems, or structural components.
Category: Unlawful Interference
A military aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during intense fighting in Phnom Penh, resulting in its destruction.A military aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during intense fighting in Phnom Penh, resulting in its destruction.
Description
Destroyed during fighting Phnom Penh.
Source of Information
http://www.thai-aviation.net/files/XU_Register.pdfhttp://www.thai-aviation.net/files/XU_Register.pdfPrimary Cause
Unknown ? Likely a combination of pilot error, weapon malfunction, or mechanical failure exacerbated by the chaotic environment.Unknown ? Likely a combination of pilot error, weapon malfunction, or mechanical failure exacerbated by the chaotic environment.Share on:
