On December 27, 1967, a Douglas DC-3 (registration HS-TDH) operated by Thai Airways International was involved in an aviation accident near Chiang Mai, Thailand during landing or approach. 4 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.
During approach in fog, the pilot abandoned landing for a low pass. Later cleared to runway 18, he misidentified a road reference. On final, the airplane banked left, its left engine struck the ground, and it crashed 200 meters short of the runway, killing four passengers.
Approach and Low Pass
On approach to runway 36, the pilot-in-command (PIC) was hindered by insufficient visibility due to fog. He decided to abandon the landing and executed a low pass over the airport.
Navigation Error
Minutes later, the PIC was cleared to make an approach to runway 18. He decided to use three roads as visual references but mistakenly referred to the wrong road.
Unstable Approach and Crash
On final approach, the airplane became unstable and banked left. The left engine struck the ground, and the airplane crashed 200 meters short of the runway threshold, coming to rest. Four passengers were killed.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 27 Dec 1967 Douglas DC-3 accident near Chiang Mai, Thailand?
During approach in fog, the pilot abandoned landing for a low pass. Later cleared to runway 18, he misidentified a road reference. On final, the airplane banked left, its left engine struck the ground, and it crashed 200 meters short of the runway, killing four passengers.
Were there any fatalities in the 27 Dec 1967 Douglas DC-3 accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 27 Dec 1967 involved a Douglas DC-3, registration HS-TDH, operated by Thai Airways International, at Chiang Mai, Thailand.
