5 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident during UN humanitarian mission in Laos

Laos, LaosFlight

On August 31, 1962, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) operated by Air America was involved in an aviation accident near Laos, Laos in flight. 5 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)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed under undetermined circumstances in Laos while conducting a humanitarian operation for the United Nations.

What happened

During a humanitarian mission conducted on behalf of the United Nations Organization (UNO), an aircraft crashed within the territory of Laos. The specific details regarding the flight path and the exact moment of impact remain unconfirmed due to unknown circumstances surrounding the event.

At the time of the accident, the aircraft was engaged in official relief or support operations for the UN. The crash resulted in a total of five fatalities, as all three crew members and both passengers on board perished in the incident.

Findings

The precise cause of the crash has not been determined, as the circumstances leading to the accident are currently classified as unknown. No specific mechanical failures or external factors have been officially identified at this time.