Region
Asia

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-80-DL in Thủ Dầu Một: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jul 20, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
F-OABX
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Pakse – Saigon
MSN:
19634
YOM:
1944
Location:
Thủ Dầu Một
Bình Dương Province
Country:
Vietnam
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
While approaching Saigon-Tân Son Nhât Airport, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in a field located in Thủ Dầu Một, about 19 km north of the airfield. All five occupants were killed.

Crash of a Douglas A-26B-61-DL Invader in Hải Phòng

Date & Time: May 31, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Douglas A-26 Invader
Operator:
Registration:
44-34583
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
27862
YOM:
1944
Location:
Hải Phòng
Hải Phòng City District
Country:
Vietnam
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Following a routine mission, the crew was approaching Hải Phòng-Cát Bi Airport when the pilot decided to attempt an emergency landing for unknown reason. The aircraft landed hard in a field, causing the fuselage to brake in two just behind the wings. Also, both engines and both wings were severed, causing the aircraft to be written off. All five crew members were unhurt.

Crash of an AAC.1 Toucan in Tourane: 15 killed

Date & Time: Dec 19, 1950
Type of aircraft:
AAC.1 Toucan
Operator:
Registration:
328/F-RBEH
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Đà Nẵng - Đà Nẵng
MSN:
328
Location:
Đà Nẵng
Đà Nẵng City District
Country:
Vietnam
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
13
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
15
Circumstances:
The three engine aircraft was involved in a local training flight in Tourane (now Đà Nẵng), carrying a crew of two and 13 paratroopers. While cruising in the vicinity of the airport, the airplane collided with a second French Air Force AAC.1 Toucan registered 384/F-RBDK and carrying two pilots and 13 paratroopers as well. Following the collision, both aircraft dove into the ground and crashed in a field. All 30 occupants were killed. The exact circumstances of the collision remains unknown.
Crew:
Cpt Lombard, pilot,
Cpt Schyn, navigator,
Lt Soler, radio operator,
Lt Chavanieu, technician,
Sgt Moenne-Locoz, navigator,
Sgt Rapiat, radio operator,
Sgt Willerval, mechanic,
Sgt Pouget, mechanic,
Sgt Bussi 6.

Crash of an AAC.1 Toucan in Tourane: 15 killed

Date & Time: Dec 19, 1950
Type of aircraft:
AAC.1 Toucan
Operator:
Registration:
384/F-RBDK
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Đà Nẵng - Đà Nẵng
MSN:
384
Location:
Đà Nẵng
Đà Nẵng City District
Country:
Vietnam
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
13
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
15
Circumstances:
The three engine aircraft was involved in a local training flight in Tourane (now Đà Nẵng), carrying a crew of two and 13 paratroopers. While cruising in the vicinity of the airport, the airplane collided with a second French Air Force AAC.1 Toucan registered 328/F-RBEH and carrying two pilots and 13 paratroopers as well. Following the collision, both aircraft dove into the ground and crashed in a field. All 30 occupants were killed. The exact circumstances of the collision remains unknown.
Crew:
Lt de Saxcé, pilot,
Adj Guiraud, pilot,
Sgt Bertrand, navigator,
Sgt Dalet, radio operator,
Sgt Albert, mechanic,
Sgt Lachaud 9.

Crash of an Airspeed AS.65 Consul in Saigon

Date & Time: Apr 3, 1950
Type of aircraft:
Airspeed AS.65 Consul
Operator:
Registration:
F-OABU
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Government
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
5176
YOM:
1947
Location:
Saigon
Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh City District
Country:
Vietnam
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on takeoff for unknown reason. All three occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed. It was completing a flight on behalf of the French Indochina Government (Haut Commissaire de France en Indochine).

Crash of a Bristol 170 Freighter 21 near Tourane: 4 killed

Date & Time: Mar 10, 1950
Type of aircraft:
Bristol 170 Freighter
Operator:
Société Indochinoise de Transports Aériens - SITA
Registration:
F-BECR
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Huế - Tourane
MSN:
12782
YOM:
1946
Location:
Đà Nẵng
Đà Nẵng City District
Country:
Vietnam
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a short cargo flight from Huế to Tourane (Đà Nẵng). On approach, the aircraft hit the slope of a mountain and crashed. All four occupants were killed.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-5-DK in Đông Khê: 10 killed

Date & Time: Nov 27, 1949 at 1600 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
F-OABJ
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
14429/25874
YOM:
1944
Location:
Đông Khê
Cao Bằng Province
Country:
Vietnam
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
10
Circumstances:
En route, the twin engine aircraft was shot down and crashed near Đông Khê, killing all 10 occupants. The origine of the fire remains unknown.
Probable cause:
Shot down.

Crash of an AAC.1 Toucan in Lào Cai: 3 killed

Date & Time: Aug 21, 1949
Type of aircraft:
AAC.1 Toucan
Operator:
Registration:
F-BANQ
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
151
Location:
Lào Cai
Lào Cai Province
Country:
Vietnam
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
On approach to Lào Cai, the three engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances into the Red River, killing all three occupants.

Ground accident of an Airspeed AS.65 Consul in Hanoi

Date & Time: Jun 28, 1949
Type of aircraft:
Airspeed AS.65 Consul
Operator:
Société Indochinoise de Transports Aériens - SITA
Registration:
F-BDPV
Flight Phase:
Parking
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
5157
YOM:
1947
Location:
Hanoi-Gia Lâm
Hà Nội City District
Country:
Vietnam
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Sustained a ground accident in Hanoi-Gia Lam Airport. There were no casualties.
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