No fatalities

Aircraft crash near Phnom Penh airport (0-53327)

Phnom Penh-Pochentong, CambodiaLanding (descent or approach)

On July 2, 1973, a De Havilland DHC-3 Otter (registration 0-53327) operated by Khmer Air Force (Armée de l'air khmère) was involved in an aviation accident near Phnom Penh-Pochentong, Cambodia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

An unidentified aircraft crashed during its approach to Pochentong Airport in Cambodia, resulting in no reported fatalities.

What happened

During an approach to Pochentong Airport located in Phnom Penh, an aircraft crashed under circumstances that remain undetermined. The incident occurred while the flight was transitioning into its final phase of flight toward the runway.

Despite the impact, there were no casualties reported among those on board. No specific information regarding the operator or the exact nature of the mechanical or environmental conditions at the time of the crash has been released to the public.

Findings

The precise reasons for the accident are currently unknown, as the specific details surrounding the crash circumstances have not yet been established by investigators.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Jul 1973 De Havilland DHC-3 Otter accident near Phnom Penh-Pochentong, Cambodia?

An unidentified aircraft crashed during its approach to Pochentong Airport in Cambodia, resulting in no reported fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 Jul 1973 De Havilland DHC-3 Otter accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Jul 1973 involved a De Havilland DHC-3 Otter, registration 0-53327, operated by Khmer Air Force (Armée de l'air khmère), at Phnom Penh-Pochentong, Cambodia.