2 fatalities

1996-04-30: Britten-Norman Islander (XU-MLB) — Royal Cambodian Air Force - Kangtorp Cheung Akas — Preah Vihear, Cambodia

Preah Vihear, CambodiaFlight

On April 30, 1996, a Britten-Norman Islander (registration XU-MLB) operated by Royal Cambodian Air Force - Kangtorp Cheung Akas was involved in an aviation accident near Preah Vihear, Cambodia in flight. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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An aircraft crashed in Cambodia's Preah Vihear Province, resulting in the deaths of both crew members.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred in the Preah Vihear Province, involving an aircraft that crashed under unidentified conditions. The incident resulted in two fatalities, as both the pilot and the co-pilot were killed in the impact.

Findings

The specific circumstances surrounding the crash remain undetermined at this time. There is currently no information available regarding the aircraft's registration, the specific model of the aircraft, or the exact phase of flight during which the accident took place. Investigations into the precise cause of the crash have not yet been released.