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Aircraft Ditched into Mun River After Dual Engine Failure (43-49547)

Ubon Ratchathani, ThailandTakeoff (climb)

On June 7, 1969, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration 43-49547) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of engine power during initial climb for unknown reason. 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

Shortly after takeoff from Ubon Ratchathani Airport, both engines lost power during climb. The captain ditched the aircraft into the Mun River, about two km south of the airfield. All eight crew members were rescued, and the aircraft was destroyed.

Incident Overview and Immediate Response An aircraft departed Ubon Ratchathani Airport and experienced a loss of power in both engines while climbing shortly after takeoff. The captain decided to ditch the aircraft into the Mun River, which is located about two kilometers south of the airfield. All eight crew members were rescued, and the aircraft was destroyed. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, date, or exact location beyond the river and distance from the airfield. ## Official Findings The official investigation identified the probable cause as loss of engine power during initial climb for an unknown reason. No further technical details, contributing factors, or corrective actions are provided in the source.

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