Date & Time:
Dec 24, 1971
Type of aircraft:
Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)
Operator:
Registration:
N197X
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
597
YOM:
1966
Country:
Laos
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
0
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
0
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After landing at Long Tieng Airfield, the single engine airplane went out of control, veered off runway and collided with fuel drums. Several explosions occurred, destroyed the aircraft and a parked Fairchild C-123K Provider registered 54-0613. All five occupants evacuated safely.
