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Night Approach Accident Involving a Military Transport Aircraft in Thailand (L2-29/02)

Ubon Ratchathani, ThailandLanding (descent or approach)

On September 3, 1964, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration L2-29/02) operated by Royal Thai Air Force - Kong Thap Akat Thai was involved in an aviation accident near Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand during landing or approach. 28 people were killed. 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

A military transport aircraft crashed into trees 2 km short of the runway at Ubon Ratchathani Airport during a night approach in fog. Of 33 occupants, 28 were killed and 5 were injured.

Incident Overview and Context The aircraft was returning to Ubon Ratchathani Airport after completing an uneventful training mission over the Lopburi region. At the time of the accident, the aircraft was carrying three crew members and 30 paratroopers on behalf of the 22th Airborne Unit. ## Approach and Crash During the final approach at night, the crew encountered poor weather conditions caused by fog. The airplane struck trees and crashed approximately 2 km short of the runway threshold. ## Casualties The accident resulted in significant loss of life. Five occupants were injured, while 28 others were killed.

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