Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 16 January 1969
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-90-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Air America
Registration Number: 949
Location: 29 km SE of Hue –
ÿ Vietnam
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 12 / Occupants: 12
Component Affected: Twin-engine Cessna 206 aircraftTwin-engine Cessna 206 aircraft
Category: Accident
A twin-engine Cessna 206 experienced a catastrophic failure during descent on the Hai Van Pass due to severe weather conditions. The aircraft was caught in a sudden mountain gust, leading to loss of control and impact.A twin-engine Cessna 206 experienced a catastrophic failure during descent on the Hai Van Pass due to severe weather conditions. The aircraft was caught in a sudden mountain gust, leading to loss of control and impact.
Description
Crashed into a mountain in the Hai Van Pass in poor weather conditions.
Source of Information
http://archive.ec47.com/43-15949.htmhttp://archive.ec47.com/43-15949.htmPrimary Cause
Severe mountain gust and turbulent weather conditions, causing loss of control and a sudden impact.Severe mountain gust and turbulent weather conditions, causing loss of control and a sudden impact.Share on:
