32 fatalities

1962-05-08: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (UB-BG707) — Myanmar Air Force - Tatmadaw Lei — Möng Pa-liao, Myanmar

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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: The accident was caused by a loss of control following an engine failure. 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.

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An airplane crashed in a forested region northeast of Tachilek Airport shortly after departure, resulting in 32 fatalities.

What happened

Shortly after departing from Tachilek Airport, the aircraft experienced a loss of control. The flight path ended in a wooded area situated in Möng Pa-liao, approximately 57 km northeast of the airfield at coordinates N 20 50' 26" E 100° 20' 51".

The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. There were 32 fatalities recorded among the occupants, which included 11 civilians.

Findings

Investigations into the accident suggest that the primary factor was an engine failure, which led to the pilot losing control of the plane during the initial climb phase.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by a loss of control following an engine failure.