Emergency landing of aircraft near Luang Prabang

No fatalities • Luang Prabang, Laos • Flight

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1951-02-12 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Luang Prabang, Laos?

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.

Were there any fatalities in the 1951-02-12 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 1951-02-12 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration F-OABK, operated by Aigle Azur, at Luang Prabang, Laos.

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