Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 23 July 1970
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47B-5-DK (DC-3)
Owner/operator: Lao Airlines – S.A. de Transports Ariens
Registration Number: XW-TDO
Location: –
ÿ Laos
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: The aircraft’s primary control surfaces (ailerons, elevators, rudder).The aircraft’s primary control surfaces (ailerons, elevators, rudder).
Category: Accident
A commercial airliner experienced a significant loss of altitude and control, resulting in a written-off incident.A commercial airliner experienced a significant loss of altitude and control, resulting in a written-off incident.
Description
Written off.
Primary Cause
Loss of control due to a sudden and unexpected change in airflow.Loss of control due to a sudden and unexpected change in airflow.Share on:
