No fatalities

Aircraft fire during taxiing (42-92916)

Biên Hòa, VietnamTaxiing

On September 6, 1965, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration 42-92916) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Biên Hòa, Vietnam while taxiing. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the fire during taxiing is currently unknown. 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 caught fire while taxiing on the ground, resulting in the total loss of the airframe with no injuries reported.

What happened

During recent ground operations, an aircraft was involved in a fire incident while undergoing taxiing procedures. The fire ignited while the plane was moving along the taxiway, leading to significant damage to the structure.

As a result of the blaze, the aircraft was declared a total loss and written off by authorities. Despite the intensity of the fire, there were no fatalities or injuries recorded among the occupants or ground personnel during the event.

Findings

At this stage, the specific origin of the fire remains undetermined. Investigators have not yet identified the exact trigger or mechanical failure that led to the ignition while the aircraft was in motion.

Probable cause

The cause of the fire during taxiing is currently unknown.