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Cargo Aircraft Shot Down by Enemy Fire (N7455C)

Ban Huoeisay (Houei Sai), LaosFlight

On January 5, 1963, a Lockheed P-2 Harpoon (registration N7455C) operated by Bird & Sons was involved in an aviation accident near Ban Huoeisay (Houei Sai), Laos in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Shot down by enemy fire. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 4 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 cargo aircraft was shot down by enemy fire during a supply mission. All four occupants bailed out and were rescued, while the aircraft crashed east of Ban Huoeisay and was destroyed.

Incident Overview During a cargo supply mission, the aircraft was hit by enemy fire and subsequently shot down. The incident resulted in the complete destruction of the aircraft, which crashed in the area east of Ban Huoeisay. ## Occupants and Rescue All four individuals on board, consisting of two passengers and two crew members, successfully bailed out and abandoned the aircraft. All four occupants were subsequently rescued. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was that the aircraft was shot down by enemy fire. No other specific details regarding the aircraft type, registration, date, or operator were provided in the source material.

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