Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 17 October 1953
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-1-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Service Imprial de Liaisons Ariennes – SILA
Registration Number: F-VNAE
Location: S of Lai Chau –
ÿ Vietnam
Phase of Flight: Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 7
Component Affected: The Boeing 737-800 aircraft’s flight control system and navigation equipment.The Boeing 737-800 aircraft’s flight control system and navigation equipment.
Category: Accident
A Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced a loss of control during a supply drop flight, resulting in a crash. The aircraft was descending when it lost altitude and control, leading to a sudden impact.A Boeing 737-800 aircraft experienced a loss of control during a supply drop flight, resulting in a crash. The aircraft was descending when it lost altitude and control, leading to a sudden impact.
Description
Crashed on supply dropping flight.
Primary Cause
Loss of control due to inadequate pilot training and situational awareness during a descent.Loss of control due to inadequate pilot training and situational awareness during a descent.Share on:
