Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 24 March 1964
Aircraft Type: Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer 2
Owner/operator: Continental Air Services, Inc. – CASI
Registration Number: XW-PBP
Location: Vientiane-Wattay Airport (VTE) –
ÿ Laos
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: Aircraft structureAircraft structure
Category: Other
A severe thunderstorm caused significant damage to a Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer 2 XW-PBJ aircraft while it was on the ground in Vientiane, Laos.A severe thunderstorm caused significant damage to a Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer 2 XW-PBJ aircraft while it was on the ground in Vientiane, Laos.
Description
Damaged beyond repair in a severe thunderstorm, while on the ground at Vientiane (VTE), Laos along with Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer 2 XW-PBJ.
Primary Cause
Severe thunderstorm conditions.Severe thunderstorm conditions.Share on:
