Crash of a Pilatus PC-6/C-H2 Turbo Porter near Chiang Mai
Date & Time:
Apr 20, 1971 at 0747 LT
Registration:
N199X
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Chiangmai - Chiangmai
MSN:
601
YOM:
1966
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total hours on type:
4048.00
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane departed Chiang Mai Airport for a local supply mission. In unknown circumstances, the pilot lost control of the airplane that crashed in flames in a wooded area located in the mountains of the Doi Suthep-Pui National Park located northwest of Chiang Mai. While all three occupants were rescued, the aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire.