What happened
During the initial climb phase following departure, a Douglas C-47 experienced a sudden loss of control. The aircraft veered from its intended path and descended onto the airfield tarmac. During the descent, the moving plane struck a parked Fairchild C-123K Provider, which carried the registration L4K-2/16.
The impact was severe enough to result in the total destruction of both aircraft involved in the incident. While the Royal Thai Force C-123K was unoccupied at the time of the collision, the crew and passengers aboard the C-47 suffered significant casualties. The accident resulted in five fatalities and seven injuries.
Findings
Investigation into the event indicates that the primary factor was the loss of control of the C-47 immediately after takeoff, which led to the subsequent collision with the stationary aircraft on the ground.