Crash of a De Havilland U-1A Otter in Dak Pek: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jun 27, 1970
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
55-3250
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Pleiku - Đắk Pék
MSN:
88
YOM:
1955
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The single engine aircraft was engaged in a liaison flight from Pleiku to the Special Forces Camp of Đắk Pék. On final approach, the pilot decided to abandon the landing for undetermined reason. Control was lost and the airplane crashed and burst into flames. All four passengers were killed while the pilot was injured.