55 fatalities

Fatal aircraft accident in Northeast Thailand

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On January 6, 1969, a Douglas DC-3 operated by Continental Air Services was involved in an aviation accident near Thailand, Thailand in flight. 55 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

An aircraft crashed in northeastern Thailand, resulting in no survivors among the 55 people on board.

What happened

A fatal aviation accident occurred in the northeast region of Thailand involving an aircraft carrying a total of 55 occupants. The incident resulted in the loss of all souls on board, with 55 fatalities recorded. At this time, the specific flight phase or the exact nature of the crash remains unconfirmed.

Findings

The precise details regarding the descent or impact of the aircraft are currently unavailable, as the event took place under unknown circumstances. Investigations into the sequence of events leading to the impact in the northeast part of the country have not yet released specific technical conclusions.