Crash of a Pilatus PC-6/C-H2 Turbo Porter in Tin Bong

Date & Time: Apr 5, 1972
Operator:
Registration:
N195X
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
593
YOM:
1966
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While taking off from Tin Bong Airfield, the single engine airplane rolled on a landmine and exploded. It came to rest and was destroyed. All three occupants were injured.
Probable cause:
Destroyed while contacting a landmine on takeoff.