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Cargo Aircraft Shot Down on Final Approach to Xieng Khouang Airport (N5004X)

Xieng Khouang, LaosLanding (descent or approach)

On November 27, 1962, a Fairchild C-123 Provider (registration N5004X) operated by Air America was involved in an aviation accident near Xieng Khouang, Laos during landing or approach. 3 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A cargo aircraft on final approach to Xieng Khouang Airport from Vientiane was hit by ground fire, struck in the cockpit, right engine, and right wing, and crashed 5.6 km from the runway threshold, killing all three crew members.

Incident Overview During a cargo flight from Vientiane, an aircraft on final approach to Xieng Khouang Airport was struck by ground fire. The projectiles impacted the cockpit, the right engine, and the right wing. The aircraft subsequently lost control and crashed 5.6 km from the runway threshold. All three crew members were killed in the accident. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was that the aircraft was shot down by enemy fire. No aircraft type, registration, operator, or specific date is provided in the source material. ## Outcome The crash resulted in the deaths of all three crew members aboard the aircraft.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 Nov 1962 Fairchild C-123 Provider accident near Xieng Khouang, Laos?

A cargo aircraft on final approach to Xieng Khouang Airport from Vientiane was hit by ground fire, struck in the cockpit, right engine, and right wing, and crashed 5.6 km from the runway threshold, killing all three crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 27 Nov 1962 Fairchild C-123 Provider accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 Nov 1962 involved a Fairchild C-123 Provider, registration N5004X, operated by Air America, at Xieng Khouang, Laos.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Shot down by enemy fire

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