20 fatalities

Aircraft crash into Mount Kaolokung during flight from Yangon to Putao (XY-ACS)

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On June 10, 1963, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration XY-ACS) operated by Union of Burma Airways was involved in an aviation accident near Mt Kaolokung, China in flight. 20 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft traveling from Yangon to Putao crashed into a mountainside in Yunnan, China, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During a scheduled flight departing from Yangon and bound for Putao, the aircraft was operating at cruising altitude when it collided with the slope of Mt Kaolokung. The incident occurred within the territory of Yunnan, China.

Following the impact, the wreckage of the plane was located by searchers several hours after the event. There were 20 fatalities recorded among the occupants of the aircraft, with no survivors reported from the crash site.

Findings

No specific investigation results regarding the mechanical or operational status of the aircraft have been released at this time.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Jun 1963 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Mt Kaolokung, China?

An aircraft traveling from Yangon to Putao crashed into a mountainside in Yunnan, China, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Jun 1963 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 20 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Jun 1963 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration XY-ACS, operated by Union of Burma Airways, at Mt Kaolokung, China.