Aircraft Emergency Landing in Ban Mai After Failed Approach to Vientiane-Wattay (RDPL-34037)

Incident Overview and Passenger Manifesto The aircraft was operating a flight from Hanoi to Vientiane when it encountered adverse conditions during its approach to Vientiane-Wattay Airport. The passenger manifest included 62 female students and six accompanying individuals who were returning from the Soviet Union, bringing the total number of occupants to 74. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date of the incident. ## Approach Challenges and Emergency Decision During the approach, the flight crew faced poor weather conditions and low visibility caused by thunderstorm activity. The captain conducted multiple circuits in the area but was unable to locate the airport. With the aircraft running low on fuel, the crew determined that an emergency landing was necessary. They selected an open field in Ban Mai, located approximately 10 kilometers west of Wattay Airport, and executed a belly landing. ## Outcome and Aircraft Condition All 74 occupants were successfully evacuated from the aircraft. The source states that the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair as a result of the emergency landing. No injuries or fatalities are mentioned in the provided source material.