No fatalities

1954-04-25: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (F-BCYJ) — Compagnie Autrex-Lopez-Loreta-Le Breton — Đồng Hới, Vietnam

Đồng Hới, VietnamLanding (descent or approach)

On April 25, 1954, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration F-BCYJ) operated by Compagnie Autrex-Lopez-Loreta-Le Breton was involved in an aviation accident near Đồng Hới, Vietnam during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was caused by a mechanical engine failure during the approach to the airport. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781252194Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft experienced an engine malfunction while approaching Đồng Hới Airport, resulting in a crash landing in a nearby field.

What happened

During the final approach phase toward Đồng Hới Airport, the aircraft suffered a loss of power due to an engine failure. In response to the mechanical malfunction, the crew attempted to execute an emergency landing procedure.

However, the flight could not be completed as planned, and the aircraft impacted a field situated in the Nam Bắc region. The site of the crash was located approximately 4 km north of the airport perimeter. While the impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair, both members of the crew escaped the incident uninjured.

Findings

  • The primary factor leading to the accident was an engine failure occurring while the aircraft was on approach.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by a mechanical engine failure during the approach to the airport.