15 fatalities

1963-09-02: Curtiss C-46 Commando — Air America — Laos, Laos

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On September 2, 1963, a Curtiss C-46 Commando operated by Air America was involved in an aviation accident near Laos, Laos in flight. 15 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances during a supply operation in Laos, resulting in 15 fatalities and one survivor.

What happened

During a scheduled supply mission operating within Laos, an aircraft crashed under circumstances that remain undetermined. The incident resulted in a high number of casualties among the people on board. Out of the total occupants present during the flight, 15 fatalities were recorded, while only one passenger managed to survive the impact.

At this time, the specific location of the crash site within the country has not been identified. The exact nature of the flight operations at the moment of the accident is also unclear due to a lack of available data regarding the flight phase or the precise sequence of events leading to the loss of the aircraft.

Findings

Investigations into the crash are ongoing, as the specific cause of the accident has not been established. While the mission type was identified as a supply transport, the circumstances surrounding the crash remain unknown. Additionally, official confirmation regarding the specific model of the aircraft involved is still pending further investigation.