Incident Overview
Date: Friday 30 April 1954
Aircraft Type: SNCASO SO.30P Bretagne
Owner/operator: Air Laos
Registration Number: F-OAMA
Location: Saigon-Tan-Son-Nhat Airport (SGN) –
ÿ Vietnam
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident

An aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine fire during takeoff from Saigon-Tan Son Nhat Airport, now Ho Chi Minh Ville. The incident resulted in a crash.An aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine fire during takeoff from Saigon-Tan Son Nhat Airport, now Ho Chi Minh Ville. The incident resulted in a crash.
Description
Crashed after engine fire while taking off from Saigon-Tan Son Nhat Airport, now Ho Chi Minh Ville.
Primary Cause
Engine failure due to a fire.Engine failure due to a fire.Share on: