Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 13 March 1954
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-25-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: L’Arme de L’Air
Registration Number: 476357/FRAZB
Location: Dien Bien Phu-Gialam Airport (DIN) ? –
ÿ Vietnam
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: The aircraftThe aircraft
Category: UK
An aircraft was destroyed at Dien Bien Phu Airport, Vietnam, on the day of the Battle of Dien Bien Phu.An aircraft was destroyed at Dien Bien Phu Airport, Vietnam, on the day of the Battle of Dien Bien Phu.
Description
Destroyed. The location is not confirmed. Given the fact that the aircraft was destroyed in Indochina on the day of the Battle of Dien Bien Phu, it is likely that it was destroyed at Dien Bien Phu-Gialam Airport, Vietnam.
Primary Cause
The Battle of Dien Bien Phu significantly impacted the aircraft’s operational environment, potentially leading to its destruction.The Battle of Dien Bien Phu significantly impacted the aircraft’s operational environment, potentially leading to its destruction.Share on:
