No fatalities

Psychological Warfare Aircraft Emergency Landing (43-48961)

Vietnam, VietnamFlight

On November 11, 1966, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration 43-48961) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Vietnam, Vietnam in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure in flight. 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 aircraft used for psychological warfare with loudspeakers for propaganda messages suffered an engine failure in flight. The crew attempted an emergency landing in an open field, damaging the aircraft beyond repair, but all four crew members were rescued.

Incident Overview and Aircraft Role The aircraft involved in the incident was operated in a psychological warfare role. It was specifically equipped with loudspeakers to deliver propaganda messages during its missions. ## Emergency Landing and Outcome During flight, the aircraft experienced an engine failure. This mechanical issue forced the crew to attempt an emergency landing in an open field. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair. Despite the severity of the incident, all four crew members on board were successfully rescued. ## Official Findings The official investigation identified the probable cause of the incident as an engine failure in flight.