Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 23 October 1963
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-50-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: United States Air Force – USAF
Registration Number: 42-24308
Location: unknown –
ÿ Vietnam
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Cessna 206 aircraft wing.Cessna 206 aircraft wing.
Category: Accident
A Cessna 206 aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash within Vietnam. The incident occurred on [Date] at approximately [Time] near [Location]. Preliminary investigations indicate a significant loss of control during mountainous terrain, leading to a rapid descent and subsequent impact.A Cessna 206 aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash within Vietnam. The incident occurred on [Date] at approximately [Time] near [Location]. Preliminary investigations indicate a significant loss of control during mountainous terrain, leading to a rapid descent and subsequent impact.
Description
Crashed within Vietnam.
Primary Cause
Loss of control due to mountainous terrain and adverse weather conditions.Loss of control due to mountainous terrain and adverse weather conditions.Share on:
