Fatal Ambulance Flight Crash in Vietnam (F-BESS)

Incident Overview and Casualties An aircraft was operating an ambulance flight from Hanoi-Gia Lâm to Sơn La-Nà Sản Airport when it crashed shortly after takeoff. The flight was carrying 27 wounded soldiers and a crew of three. During the initial climb, the airplane banked left and crashed in a huge explosion. All 30 occupants were killed in the incident. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the loss of control was due to the failure of the left wing shortly after rotation. The source does not provide the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or specific location beyond the departure and destination airports.