Engine failure and stall during approach at Vientiane-Wattay Airport

No fatalities • Vientiane, Laos • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced an engine failure during its final approach to Vientiane-Wattay Airport, resulting in a crash upon landing.

What happened

During the final approach phase of flight into Vientiane-Wattay Airport, the aircraft experienced a mechanical failure involving one of its engines. Following the loss of engine power, the pilot-in-command initiated an aborted landing procedure by attempting a go-around.

During this maneuver, the aircraft entered a stall condition. The subsequent loss of lift caused the plane to crash onto the runway surface. There were no specific details provided regarding the number of fatalities or injuries resulting from the impact.

Findings

The sequence of events indicates that the primary factor leading to the accident was an engine failure during the approach, which subsequently led to an aerodynamic stall when the crew attempted to regain altitude.

Probable cause

An engine failure occurred during final approach, leading to a stall during a go-around attempt.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1956-11-15 Bristol 170 Freighter accident near Vientiane, Laos?

An aircraft experienced an engine failure during its final approach to Vientiane-Wattay Airport, resulting in a crash upon landing.

Were there any fatalities in the 1956-11-15 Bristol 170 Freighter accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1956-11-15 involved a Bristol 170 Freighter, registration F-OAOU, operated by Air Laos, at Vientiane, Laos.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

An engine failure occurred during final approach, leading to a stall during a go-around attempt.

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