Mid-air collision near Kompong Som involving Cessna L-19 Bird Dog

No fatalities • Kompong Som, Cambodia • Flight

An unidentified aircraft crashed in Kompong Som following an aerial collision with a Cessna L-19 Bird Dog.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred in the vicinity of Kompong Som involving two aircraft. During the flight, an in-flight collision took place between the primary aircraft and a Cessna L-19 Bird Dog. Following this mid-air impact, the aircraft crashed at the location.

At this time, specific details regarding the flight phase or the exact sequence leading up to the contact are not fully documented. The incident resulted in an undetermined number of fatalities and injuries, as the status of the occupants involved remains unconfirmed.

Findings

The precise circumstances surrounding the mishap and the ultimate fate of those on board have not been established. The investigation into the collision and the subsequent crash is ongoing, with the specific cause of the mid-air contact remaining unknown.

Probable cause

The exact cause of the in-flight collision remains undetermined.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1975-03-26 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Kompong Som, Cambodia?

An unidentified aircraft crashed in Kompong Som following an aerial collision with a Cessna L-19 Bird Dog.

Were there any fatalities in the 1975-03-26 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 1975-03-26 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration B-1553, operated by China Airlines, at Kompong Som, Cambodia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The exact cause of the in-flight collision remains undetermined.

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