Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 13 August 1967
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46D-20-CU Commando
Owner/operator: Continental Air Services, Inc. – CASI
Registration Number: N9473Z
Location: Phu Cum –
ÿ Laos
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine failure during flight, resulting in a rapid and uncontrolled crash landing.A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine failure during flight, resulting in a rapid and uncontrolled crash landing.
Description
Crash-landed after an engine failure. The engine was reportedly hit by enemy fire.
Primary Cause
Engine failure due to enemy fire.Engine failure due to enemy fire.Share on:
