Crash of a Pilatus PC-6/C-H2 Turbo Porter in Nyot Mo: 4 killed

Date & Time: Apr 24, 1972 at 1223 LT
Operator:
Registration:
N391R
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Schedule:
Long Tieng – Mường Chà
MSN:
519
YOM:
1961
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
9
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Captain / Total flying hours:
5563
Captain / Total hours on type:
3500.00
Circumstances:
While cruising over mountainous terrain, the pilot encountered difficulties when the single engine airplane struck trees and crashed in a jungle. The pilot and three passengers were killed while six other passengers were injured.
Final Report: