Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 30 June 1955
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47 (DC-3)
Owner/operator: L’Arme de L’Air
Location: near Saigon –
ÿ Vietnam
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: C-47 aircraftC-47 aircraft
Category: Accident
Two C-47 aircraft experienced a collision shortly after takeoff during a training mission. One aircraft crashed, while the other landed safely. This incident highlights potential issues with coordination and situational awareness during training.Two C-47 aircraft experienced a collision shortly after takeoff during a training mission. One aircraft crashed, while the other landed safely. This incident highlights potential issues with coordination and situational awareness during training.
Description
Two C-47 aircraft on a training mission collided shortly after take-off. One crashed and the other landed safely.
Primary Cause
Potential communication breakdown or misinterpretation of flight plans leading to a collision.Potential communication breakdown or misinterpretation of flight plans leading to a collision.Share on:
