Aircraft collision with building at Lp Buri Air Force Base

No fatalities • Lop Buri AFB, Thailand • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft lost control during touchdown at Lp Buri Air Force Base, resulting in a collision with a military structure.

What happened

During the landing phase at Lp Buri Air Force Base, an aircraft experienced a loss of control immediately following touchdown. After making contact with the runway, the aircraft veered toward the left side of the strip. The sequence of events concluded when the aircraft exited the runway and struck a military building.

Findings

While the impact resulted in the aircraft being written off, there were no casualties reported among the occupants or personnel on the ground. The incident was characterized by the loss of directional control during the transition from flight to ground operations.

Probable cause

The aircraft veered off the runway and struck a building following a loss of control during touchdown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1985-01-17 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Lop Buri AFB, Thailand?

An aircraft lost control during touchdown at Lp Buri Air Force Base, resulting in a collision with a military structure.

Were there any fatalities in the 1985-01-17 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 1985-01-17 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration L2-6/90, operated by Royal Thai Air Force - Kong Thap Akat Thai, at Lop Buri AFB, Thailand.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft veered off the runway and struck a building following a loss of control during touchdown.

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