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Aircraft Destroyed by Enemy Fire During Approach to Quảng Ngãi Airport (B-827)

Quảng Ngãi, VietnamLanding (descent or approach)

On June 11, 1967, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration B-827) operated by Air America was involved in an aviation accident near Quảng Ngãi, Vietnam during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Shot down by enemy fire. 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 was hit by enemy fire while on approach to Quảng Ngãi Airport. The captain attempted an emergency landing, resulting in a belly landing in a field. The aircraft was destroyed, but there were no casualties.

Incident Overview During its approach to Quảng Ngãi Airport, an aircraft was struck by enemy fire. The captain responded by reducing the aircraft's altitude and attempting an emergency landing. The aircraft subsequently belly landed in a field and came to rest in flames. Despite the destruction of the aircraft, there were no casualties reported. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the incident was that the aircraft was shot down by enemy fire. The source does not provide specific details regarding the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or exact location beyond the airport name.

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