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Aircraft Crash Near Tachilek Airport (UB-BG707)

Möng Pa-liao, MyanmarFlight

On May 8, 1962, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration UB-BG707) operated by Myanmar Air Force - Tatmadaw Lei was involved in an aviation accident near Möng Pa-liao, Myanmar in flight. 32 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control caused by an engine failure. 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 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Tachilek Airport, killing all 32 occupants. The probable cause was a loss of control due to an engine failure.

Incident Overview A few minutes after departing from Tachilek Airport, the aircraft lost control and crashed in a wooded area in Möng Pa-liao, approximately 57 km northeast of the airport. The crash site was located at coordinates N 20° 50' 26'' E 100° 20' 51''. The aircraft was destroyed in the impact, and all 32 people on board were killed, including 11 civilians. ## Probable Cause Official findings indicate that the accident was likely the result of a loss of control caused by an engine failure. The investigation concluded that the engine malfunction led to the aircraft becoming uncontrollable shortly after takeoff, resulting in the fatal crash.

Engine failureLoss of control in flight

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 8 May 1962 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Möng Pa-liao, Myanmar?

An aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Tachilek Airport, killing all 32 occupants. The probable cause was a loss of control due to an engine failure.

Were there any fatalities in the 8 May 1962 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 32 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 8 May 1962 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration UB-BG707, operated by Myanmar Air Force - Tatmadaw Lei, at Möng Pa-liao, Myanmar.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Loss of control caused by an engine failure

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