No fatalities

1951-02-12: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (F-OABK) — Aigle Azur — Luang Prabang, Laos

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On February 12, 1951, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration F-OABK) operated by Aigle Azur was involved in an aviation accident near Luang Prabang, Laos in flight. No fatalities were reported. 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.

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An aircraft performing an enroute flight was forced to perform an emergency landing in a field near Luang Prabang, resulting in the loss of the airframe.

What happened

While operating on an enroute flight, the crew encountered circumstances that necessitated an unplanned emergency descent. During this period, the aircraft was forced to attempt an immediate landing to mitigate further risk.

The flight concluded with a crash landing in a field situated in the vicinity of Luang Prabang. Upon impact, the aircraft came to a complete stop in the terrain.

Outcome

Despite the severity of the impact, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board. However, the incident resulted in the total loss of the aircraft, as the airframe was declared a write-off.