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Aircraft overrun at Gia Nghĩa Airstrip (607)

Gia Nghĩa, VietnamLanding (descent or approach)

On March 22, 1968, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration 607) operated by Air America was involved in an aviation accident near Gia Nghĩa, Vietnam during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently during the landing roll, leading to a runway overrun. 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 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft failed to stop after landing at Gia Nghĩa Airstrip, resulting in an excursion into a roadside ditch.

What happened

During the landing phase of the flight, the aircraft approached Gia Nghĩa Airstrip and touched down on the runway. Following the touchdown, the pilot was unable to decelerate the plane sufficiently before the end of the available runway surface. As a result, the aircraft overran the pavement and exited the landing area.

The movement of the plane continued until it came to a halt inside a ditch located adjacent to the airstrip. Despite the impact with the terrain, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the incident was the inability to stop within the remaining runway distance following landing.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently during the landing roll, leading to a runway overrun.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 22 Mar 1968 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Gia Nghĩa, Vietnam?

An aircraft failed to stop after landing at Gia Nghĩa Airstrip, resulting in an excursion into a roadside ditch.

Were there any fatalities in the 22 Mar 1968 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 22 Mar 1968 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration 607, operated by Air America, at Gia Nghĩa, Vietnam.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft failed to decelerate sufficiently during the landing roll, leading to a runway overrun.

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