Aircraft collision at Luang Prabang Airport

No fatalities • Luang Prabang, Laos • Landing (descent or approach)

A wing strike involving an unidentified aircraft and a Royal Lao Air Force C-47 occurred during landing operations at Luang Prabang Airport.

What happened

During the landing phase at Luang Prabang Airport, an incident occurred involving a collision between two aircraft. As the primary aircraft was touching down, its left wing made contact with a C-47 belonging to the Royal Lao Air Force.

The impact resulted in structural damage to the left wing of the landing aircraft. While the collision caused significant damage to the wing, there were no injuries reported as a result of the event. Following the incident, the aircraft involved was rendered unserviceable and remained in a state where it could not be repaired.

Findings

The exact sequence of events leading to the contact remains undetermined due to unclear circumstances surrounding the landing maneuver.

Probable cause

The specific cause of the wing strike during landing is currently unknown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1971-02-27 Boeing 307 Stratoliner accident near Luang Prabang, Laos?

A wing strike involving an unidentified aircraft and a Royal Lao Air Force C-47 occurred during landing operations at Luang Prabang Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 1971-02-27 Boeing 307 Stratoliner accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1971-02-27 involved a Boeing 307 Stratoliner, registration XW-PGR, operated by Royal Air Lao, at Luang Prabang, Laos.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The specific cause of the wing strike during landing is currently unknown.

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