Incident Overview
Date: Monday 16 August 1954
Aircraft Type: Bristol 170 Freighter 21E
Owner/operator: Air Vietnam
Registration Number: F-VNAI
Location: near Pakse –
ÿ Laos
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 47 / Occupants: 55
Component Affected: Aircraft engineAircraft engine
Category: Accident
A Bristol aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine failure while evacuating passengers from the Red River delta to Saigon. The aircraft crashed into the tributary of the Mekong River, resulting in significant damage and loss of life.A Bristol aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine failure while evacuating passengers from the Red River delta to Saigon. The aircraft crashed into the tributary of the Mekong River, resulting in significant damage and loss of life.
Description
The Bristol was evacuating people from the Red River delta to Saigon when it crashed into the tributary of the Mekong River while approaching Pakse for an emergency landing due to engine problems.
Primary Cause
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