Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 24 March 1976
Aircraft Type: Douglas R5D-1 (DC-4)
Owner/operator: Royal Air Lao
Registration Number: XW-PNF
Location: Vientiane-Wattay (VTE) –
ÿ Laos
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Component Affected: Aircraft fuselage and wings.Aircraft fuselage and wings.
Category: Other
A passenger aircraft sustained significant damage during a severe storm, rendering it beyond repair.A passenger aircraft sustained significant damage during a severe storm, rendering it beyond repair.
Description
Damaged beyond repair in storm.
Primary Cause
Severe storm conditions resulted in structural failure and extensive damage to the aircraft.Severe storm conditions resulted in structural failure and extensive damage to the aircraft.Share on:
