16 fatalities

Night Mountain Impact Near Li Dinh Kills All 16 (F-BCYP)

Di Linh, VietnamFlight

On July 7, 1948, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration F-BCYP) operated by Aigle Azur was involved in an aviation accident near Di Linh, Vietnam in flight. 16 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-08-25Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed into a mountain slope near Li Dinh during night operations in poor weather, resulting in the deaths of all 16 people on board.

What happened

The incident occurred during nighttime flight conditions characterized by poor visibility. The aircraft impacted the slope of a mountain situated in the vicinity of Li Dinh. Following the collision, search and recovery teams located the wreckage approximately one day after the event. All 16 occupants aboard the aircraft were killed in the accident.

Findings

The source material does not provide specific technical findings or contributing factors beyond the environmental conditions at the time of impact. The crew consisted of a pilot, a radio navigator, and a mechanic, though no further details regarding their actions or the aircraft's mechanical status are recorded in the available data.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 Jul 1948 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Di Linh, Vietnam?

An aircraft crashed into a mountain slope near Li Dinh during night operations in poor weather, resulting in the deaths of all 16 people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 Jul 1948 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 16 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Jul 1948 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration F-BCYP, operated by Aigle Azur, at Di Linh, Vietnam.