Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 3 January 1957
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47 (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Royal Thai Air Force – RTAF
Location: Tak Province –
ÿ Thailand
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 16
Component Affected: The C-47 aircraft’s landing gear and control systems.The C-47 aircraft’s landing gear and control systems.
Category: Accident
A C-47 aircraft experienced a forced landing due to a combination of factors, resulting in the deaths of the pilot, co-pilot, and mechanic. Other individuals were injured.A C-47 aircraft experienced a forced landing due to a combination of factors, resulting in the deaths of the pilot, co-pilot, and mechanic. Other individuals were injured.
Description
The Pilot, co-pilot and a mechanic were killed in a forced landing accident of a C-47. Others were injured, including Vice-Prime Minister Bancha.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure leading to a loss of control during the landing.Mechanical failure leading to a loss of control during the landing.Share on:
