Crash of a Curtiss C-46D-20-CU Commando in Bouam Long: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jun 2, 1971
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
XW-PFL
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
MSN:
22228
YOM:
1945
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
While cruising at low height on a cargo flight, the airplane was shot down and crashed in flames in a mountainous area. Both crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down.