6 fatalities

Reconnaissance Aircraft Crash in Khammouane Province, Laos (43-48925)

Ban Phakat, LaosFlight

On June 3, 1966, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration 43-48925) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Ban Phakat, Laos in flight. 6 people were killed. 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 reconnaissance aircraft crashed in flames near Ban Phakat in Khammouane Province, Laos, while operating out of Ubon. All six crew members were killed in the incident.

Incident Overview and Location Details During a reconnaissance mission, an aircraft operating out of Ubon crashed in flames near Ban Phakat in Khammouane Province, Laos. The incident resulted in the deaths of all six crew members on board. The source does not specify the exact date, aircraft type, registration, or operator of the aircraft involved in the crash. ## Casualties and Crew Roster The crash resulted in the loss of all six crew members. The individuals identified in the source are: Major Eugene Smith, Captain Theodore Eugene Kryszak, First Lieutenant Russell Dean Martin, Technical Sergeant Harold Eugene Mullins, Technical Sergeant Luther Lee Rose, and Staff Sergeant Ervin Warren. ## Investigation and Probable Cause The provided source does not contain information regarding the probable cause of the crash or any specific details from an official accident investigation. The available facts are limited to the operational context, location, and the identities of the deceased crew members.