Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 17 July 1963
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46F-1-CU Commando
Owner/operator: Air America
Registration Number: B-148
Location: Pak Tha –
ÿ Laos
Phase of Flight: Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 6 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: C-46 aircraftC-46 aircraft
Category: Accident
A C-46 aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash during a supply dropping mission in Northern Laos, due to challenging foggy weather conditions.A C-46 aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash during a supply dropping mission in Northern Laos, due to challenging foggy weather conditions.
Description
The C-46 crashed into a hillside in foggy weather during a supply dropping mission in Northern Laos.
Primary Cause
Foggy weather conditions significantly reduced visibility and maneuverability, leading to a loss of control and subsequent crash.Foggy weather conditions significantly reduced visibility and maneuverability, leading to a loss of control and subsequent crash.Share on:
