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Aircraft Shot Down During Initial Climb from Bien Hoa Airport (43-48356)

Biên Hòa, VietnamTakeoff (climb)

On March 23, 1967, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration 43-48356) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Biên Hòa, Vietnam during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Shot down by enemy fire. 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

An aircraft was hit by enemy fire shortly after takeoff from Bien Hoa Airport, forcing an emergency landing. All seven crew members were rescued, but the airplane was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Immediate Aftermath An aircraft was struck by enemy fire while in the initial climb phase shortly after departing from Bien Hoa Airport. The impact forced the flight crew to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crash-landed in the vicinity of the airport. All seven crew members on board were successfully rescued. The airplane sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair. The official investigation determined that the aircraft was shot down by enemy fire. No specific aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location beyond the airport name was provided in the source material.

Probable cause

Shot down by enemy fire.

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