Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 2 June 1971
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46D-20-CU Commando
Owner/operator: Air America
Registration Number: XW-PFL
Location: near Bouam Long –
ÿ Laos
Phase of Flight: Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2
Component Affected: C-46 aircraftC-46 aircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
A Curtiss C-46 aircraft was struck by gunfire during a drop mission, resulting in a crash into a hillside.A Curtiss C-46 aircraft was struck by gunfire during a drop mission, resulting in a crash into a hillside.
Description
The Curtiss C-46 was hit by gunfire during a drop mission and crashed into a hill.
Primary Cause
Gunfire during a drop mission.Gunfire during a drop mission.Share on:
