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Aircraft Theft and Crash at Nakhon Phanom Airport (L2-20/00)

Nakhon Phanom, ThailandTakeoff (climb)

On December 13, 1967, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration L2-20/00) operated by Royal Thai Air Force - Kong Thap Akat Thai was involved in an aviation accident near Nakhon Phanom, Thailand during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Stolen by an intoxicated US soldier. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A parked aircraft at Nakhon Phanom Airport was stolen by an intoxicated U.S. soldier. The plane crashed and was destroyed by fire, but the sole occupant was rescued.

Incident Overview An aircraft was stolen while parked at Nakhon Phanom Airport. The individual responsible for the theft was an intoxicated U.S. soldier who intended to take off. Following the unauthorized departure, the aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances. The crash resulted in a post-crash fire that destroyed the airplane. The sole occupant of the aircraft was rescued from the incident. ## Official Findings The official investigation identified the theft by an intoxicated U.S. soldier as the probable cause of the accident. No further details regarding the specific aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or exact location of the crash were provided in the source material.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Dec 1967 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Nakhon Phanom, Thailand?

A parked aircraft at Nakhon Phanom Airport was stolen by an intoxicated U.S. soldier. The plane crashed and was destroyed by fire, but the sole occupant was rescued.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 Dec 1967 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Dec 1967 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration L2-20/00, operated by Royal Thai Air Force - Kong Thap Akat Thai, at Nakhon Phanom, Thailand.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Stolen by an intoxicated US soldier.

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