No fatalities

Engine Failure Leads to Crash Landing at Đồng Hới Airport (F-BCYJ)

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: Engine failure on approach. 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 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft experienced an engine failure on approach to Đồng Hới Airport. The crew attempted an emergency landing, resulting in a crash in a field 4 km north of the airfield. Both crew members were uninjured, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview During an approach to Đồng Hới Airport, an aircraft suffered an engine failure. The flight crew made the decision to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft subsequently crash-landed in a field located in Nam Bắc, approximately 4 kilometers north of the airfield. ## Casualties and Damage Both crew members on board were uninjured in the incident. The aircraft sustained damage that was assessed as beyond repair. ## Probable Cause The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was an engine failure during the approach phase of the flight. No other factors were cited in the official findings.