Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 15 December 1960
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-47D
Owner/operator: Air Laos
Registration Number: XW-PAD
Location: Vientiane-Wattay (VTE) –
ÿ Laos
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft structure (fuselage, wings, etc.)Aircraft structure (fuselage, wings, etc.)
Category: Unlawful Interference
A small aircraft sustained significant damage due to shellfire.A small aircraft sustained significant damage due to shellfire.
Description
Damaged by shellfire.
Primary Cause
Shellfire damage to the aircraft’s structure.Shellfire damage to the aircraft’s structure.Share on:
