No fatalities

Engine failure leads to crash landing at Sam Thong Airstrip (N1153Q)

Sam Thong, LaosLanding (descent or approach)

On February 18, 1965, a Dornier DO.28A/B (registration N1153Q) operated by Bird & Sons was involved in an aviation accident near Sam Thong, Laos during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The engine failed while the aircraft was performing its final approach to the airstrip. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft experienced an engine failure during its final approach to Sam Thong Airstrip, resulting in a crash landing in a nearby prairie.

What happened

During the final approach phase of flight toward Sam Thong Airstrip, the aircraft suffered the loss of one of its engines. This mechanical failure caused the plane to enter a stall, leading to an emergency descent into a prairie area.

Despite the impact, all seven people on board were successfully evacuated from the wreckage. Among the occupants, there was one injury reported following the incident. The aircraft, which sustained significant damage during the crash landing, was declared a total loss.

Findings

Investigations into the accident determined that the primary factor leading to the stall and subsequent crash was an engine failure occurring while the aircraft was on approach.

Probable cause

The engine failed while the aircraft was performing its final approach to the airstrip.