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Reconnaissance Aircraft Shot Down Near Duc Phô, All Seven Crew Killed (43-49201)

Đức Phổ, VietnamFlight

On March 9, 1967, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration 43-49201) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Đức Phổ, Vietnam in flight. 7 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Shot down by enemy fire. 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

A reconnaissance mission ended in tragedy when enemy fire shot down the aircraft, crashing in hilly terrain 16 km south of Duc Phô. Wreckage was found two days later, and all seven crew members were killed.

Incident

While conducting a reconnaissance mission, the aircraft was struck by enemy fire and subsequently crashed onto hilly terrain located 16 km south of Duc Phô. The wreckage was discovered two days after the incident. All seven crew members on board were killed.

Crew

The following crew members were lost in the incident:

  • Maj Ivel Doan Freeman
  • Maj Leroy Preston Bohrer
  • Cpt Roger Paul Richardson
  • S/Sgt Prentice Fay Brenton
  • T/Sgt Raymond Francis Leftwich
  • A1C Chalres Dwayne Land (note: surname appears as "Chalres" in source, likely a typo for Charles)
  • A1C Daniel Cortez Reese

Investigation

Official findings determined the probable cause to be the aircraft being shot down by enemy fire.

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