No fatalities

1974-02-23: Fairchild C-123 Provider (64377) — Khmer Air Force (Armée de l'air khmère) — Kampong Thom, Cambodia

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On February 23, 1974, a Fairchild C-123 Provider (registration 64377) operated by Khmer Air Force (Armée de l'air khmère) was involved in an aviation accident near Kampong Thom, Cambodia in flight. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An aircraft has crashed into a mountainous area within the Kampong Thom region under circumstances that are currently being investigated.

What happened

An aviation accident occurred involving an unidentified aircraft in the vicinity of the Kampong Thom region. The aircraft reportedly struck a mountain during its operation, resulting in a crash at the scene. At this stage of the investigation, the specific sequence of events leading to the impact remains undetermined.

There is currently no information regarding the exact flight phase or the specific nature of the impact. Local authorities and investigators are tasked with determining the precise location of the wreckage and the circumstances surrounding the descent into the mountainous terrain.

Findings

As of the latest reports, the fate of the crew members involved in the accident has not been established. Search and rescue efforts or investigative teams have yet to confirm any survivors or casualties among the occupants.

Further details regarding the aircraft's identity, its origin, and its intended destination are unavailable. The investigation is ongoing, and no official conclusions regarding the mechanical state of the aircraft or environmental factors contributing to the crash have been released to the public.