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Fatal Engine Failure During Approach to Nakhon Phanom Airport (64-17673)

Nakhon Phanom, ThailandLanding (descent or approach)

On March 10, 1969, a Douglas A-26 Invader (registration 64-17673) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Nakhon Phanom, Thailand during landing or approach. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of both engines due to fuel exhaustion. 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

Both engines failed due to fuel exhaustion while the crew was checking gear status on approach to Nakhon Phanom Airport, causing a stall and crash that killed both pilots.

Incident Overview During an approach to Nakhon Phanom Airport after completing an interdiction mission, the aircraft experienced a total loss of engine power. The crew was in the process of determining whether the landing gear was down when both engines failed. The resulting loss of thrust caused the airplane to stall, leading to a crash. Both pilots, Captain Neal E. Monette and Major John V. Callanan, were killed in the accident. ## Official Findings The investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was the failure of both engines due to fuel exhaustion. No other factors were cited in the official findings.

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