Incident Overview
Date: Friday 3 June 1966
Aircraft Type: Douglas AC-47D Spooky
Owner/operator: United States Air Force – USAF
Registration Number: 43-48925
Location: near Ban Phakat –
ÿ Laos
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 6 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: AC-47D aircraftAC-47D aircraft
Category: Accident
An AC-47D military aircraft crashed in flames near Ban Phakat in Laos. The incident occurred during a mission out of Ubon.An AC-47D military aircraft crashed in flames near Ban Phakat in Laos. The incident occurred during a mission out of Ubon.
Description
The AC-47D operated on a mission out of Ubon over the Khammouane Province of Laos. It was seen to crash in flames near Ban Phakat.
Source of Information
http://www.ac47-gunships.com/ac47_miakia.htmhttp://www.ac47-gunships.com/ac47_miakia.htmPrimary Cause
Fire incident ? potential mechanical failure or malfunction.Fire incident ? potential mechanical failure or malfunction.Share on:
