Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 26 March 1975
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47A-90-DL (DC-3)
Owner/operator: China Airlines
Registration Number: B-1553
Location: Kompong Som Airport (KOS) –
ÿ Cambodia
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: The Cessna L-19 Bird Dog’s primary flight control system and potentially the L-19’s wing structure.The Cessna L-19 Bird Dog’s primary flight control system and potentially the L-19’s wing structure.
Category: Accident
A midair collision between a Cessna L-19 Bird Dog and a commercial aircraft resulted in a crash.A midair collision between a Cessna L-19 Bird Dog and a commercial aircraft resulted in a crash.
Description
Crashed following a midair collision with a Cessna L-19 Bird Dog.
Primary Cause
Possible aerodynamic instability during the initial contact, leading to a loss of control.Possible aerodynamic instability during the initial contact, leading to a loss of control.Share on:
