1 fatality

Single-engine aircraft crash in Long Tieng (XW-PCQ)

Long Tieng, LaosFlight

On May 29, 1966, a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) (registration XW-PCQ) operated by Continental Air Services was involved in an aviation accident near Long Tieng, Laos in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the accident is currently unknown. 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.

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A solo flight involving a single-engine aircraft ended in a fatal crash near Long Tieng during low-altitude cruise.

What happened

On an unspecified date, a single-engine aircraft was performing a flight at a low altitude when it crashed in the vicinity of Long Tieng. The aircraft was operating under low-height cruising conditions at the time of the accident. There was only one person on board the aircraft, and the pilot was killed in the impact.

Findings

The exact reasons for the crash remain undetermined, as the circumstances surrounding the descent and subsequent impact are currently unknown. No specific mechanical failures or environmental factors have been officially confirmed at this time.

Probable cause

The cause of the accident is currently unknown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 May 1966 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident near Long Tieng, Laos?

A solo flight involving a single-engine aircraft ended in a fatal crash near Long Tieng during low-altitude cruise.

Were there any fatalities in the 29 May 1966 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 May 1966 involved a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter), registration XW-PCQ, operated by Continental Air Services, at Long Tieng, Laos.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the accident is currently unknown.