19 fatalities

Aircraft Crash During Initial Climb Due to Engine Failure (XW-TFR)

Battambang, CambodiaTakeoff (climb)

On June 27, 1974, a Boeing 307 Stratoliner (registration XW-TFR) operated by Cambodia Air Commercial was involved in an aviation accident near Battambang, Cambodia during takeoff. 19 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Simultaneous loss of power on engine n°1, 2 and 3 due to poor maintenance. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in flames shortly after liftoff due to simultaneous loss of power on engines 1, 2, and 3 caused by poor maintenance, killing 19 people and injuring 20.

Incident Overview and Casualties The aircraft experienced a stall during the initial climb phase, just after liftoff. The plane crashed in flames shortly after the runway end. The accident resulted in the deaths of two crew members and 17 passengers, while 20 other individuals were injured. The aircraft was destroyed in the crash. ## Official Probable Cause The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was the simultaneous loss of power on engine number 1, engine number 2, and engine number 3. This multiple engine failure was attributed to poor maintenance practices.