Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 24 December 1972
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47 (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Philippine Air Force
Location: Tonquil Island –
ÿ Philippines
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants: 7
Component Affected: Passenger aircraftPassenger aircraft
On Christmas Eve, a passenger aircraft was shot down by dissident forces. The incident occurred in [Location – Not Specified].On Christmas Eve, a passenger aircraft was shot down by dissident forces. The incident occurred in [Location – Not Specified].
Description
Shot down on Christmas Eve by dissident forces.
Primary Cause
Dissident forces engaged in an attack on the aircraft.Dissident forces engaged in an attack on the aircraft.Share on:
