Crash of a Douglas C-47A-90-DL in Kompong Som

Date & Time: Mar 26, 1975
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
B-1553
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
20434
YOM:
1944
Location:
Kompong Som
Kampong Thom
Country:
Cambodia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in Kompong Som after an in-flight collision with a Cessna L-19 Bird Dog, The occupant's fate and the exact circumstances of the mishap remains unknown.

Crash of a Douglas DC-3 in Kompong Som

Date & Time: May 28, 1974
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-3
Operator:
Air Union Laos
Registration:
XW-TFN
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Kompong Som
Kampong Thom
Country:
Cambodia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed upon landing for unknown reason. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Douglas DC-3 in Kompong Som

Date & Time: Jul 7, 1972
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-3
Operator:
Cambodia Air Commercial
Registration:
XW-PHW
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Kompong Som
Kampong Thom
Country:
Cambodia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After touchdown on runway 21 at Kompong Som Airport, the airplane was unable to stop within the remaining distance. It overran and came to rest in a drainage ditch. Both pilots were unhurt and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. It was reported that the the hydraulic system pressure showed 700 psi instead of 800-1050. Also, the pressure of the braking system was showing 600 psi instead of 600-800.
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