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Fatal aircraft crash in wooded mountainous terrain (949)

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On January 16, 1969, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration 949) operated by Air America was involved in an aviation accident near Huế, Vietnam in flight. 12 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft struck trees on a mountain slope while flying through inclement weather. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An airplane crashed into a forested mountainside during flight through adverse weather, resulting in no survivors among the twelve people on board.

What happened

During a period of flight characterized by difficult meteorological conditions, an unidentified aircraft collided with trees while traversing a mountainous region. The impact occurred on the slope of a heavily wooded mountain. Following the collision, search efforts located the debris field several hours after the incident took place.

Findings

  • The aircraft was operating in poor weather conditions at the time of the accident.
  • The descent into the terrain involved striking forest vegetation.
  • There were 12 fatalities recorded among the occupants of the plane, with no survivors reported from the wreckage.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck trees on a mountain slope while flying through inclement weather.

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