Aircraft disappearance over the South China Sea

6 fatalities • South China Sea, World • Flight

A cargo flight traveling from Taipei to Saigon disappeared over the South China Sea, resulting in six fatalities.

What happened

A cargo operation flying from Taipei to Saigon vanished while traversing the South China Sea. The aircraft went down under undetermined circumstances during its transit between Taiwan and Vietnam.

Following the disappearance, search efforts identified wreckage and survivors. A crew operating a British vessel managed to rescue three individuals from the site of the accident. However, the incident resulted in six fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft.

Findings

The specific reasons for the crash remain unknown, as the circumstances surrounding the loss of the aircraft have not been established.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1967-08-21 Douglas DC-3 accident near South China Sea, World?

A cargo flight traveling from Taipei to Saigon disappeared over the South China Sea, resulting in six fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 1967-08-21 Douglas DC-3 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1967-08-21 involved a Douglas DC-3, registration B-1523, operated by China Airlines, at South China Sea, World.

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