What happened
During a flight intended for Mae Hong Son, a single-engine aircraft disappeared while operating at a low altitude. During the flight, the plane struck trees and crashed within a jungle region situated near Mae Yen. Following the failure of the aircraft to arrive at its destination, search and rescue teams were deployed to locate the missing vessel and its passengers. These operations continued for several days before being halted when no evidence of the wreckage or the occupants could be located.
In October 1953, the site of the accident was eventually discovered by individuals walking through an isolated area of the jungle. The crash resulted in six fatalities, as all occupants were lost in the incident.
Findings
Investigations into the accident suggest that the aircraft was traveling at a speed that was too low to maintain flight. This led to an aerodynamic stall, which caused the plane to strike the trees. It is believed that this loss of control was primarily due to a lack of pilot vigilance and concentration during the low-altitude flight.