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VIP Aircraft Destroyed by Enemy Fire in Vietnam (B-156)

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On November 17, 1966, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration B-156) operated by Air America was involved in an aviation accident near Tam Kỳ, Vietnam in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Shot down by enemy fire. 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.

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

A VIP aircraft operating in Vietnam was hit by enemy fire, caught fire, and crash-landed in an open field. All 34 occupants evacuated safely before the aircraft was destroyed.

Incident Overview During a VIP flight within Vietnam, the aircraft was struck by enemy fire. The impact caused the airplane to catch fire, prompting the crew to initiate an emergency landing. The aircraft ultimately crash-landed in an open field and came to rest in flames. All 34 occupants on board were evacuated safely, while the aircraft was destroyed by the fire. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the incident was that the aircraft was shot down by enemy fire. No specific aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location details were provided in the source material.

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