Aircraft excursion and fatal ground casualty at Ban Boua Mu Airstrip

1 fatality • Ban Boua Mu, Laos • Landing (descent or approach)

A single-engine aircraft veered off the runway at Ban Boua Mu Airstrip, resulting in a post-crash fire that claimed the life of a person on the ground.

What happened

Following the touchdown phase of flight at Ban Boua Mu Airstrip, the single-engine aircraft experienced a loss of directional control. The plane departed the runway surface and moved into an adjacent area, eventually coming to a stop against a dirt embankment. Upon impact, the aircraft caught fire and was completely destroyed.

While all eight people on board the aircraft managed to evacuate the wreckage without sustaining any injuries, the accident resulted in one fatality involving a woman who was located on the ground near the site of the excursion.

Findings

  • The aircraft veered off the runway after landing.
  • The impact with the embankment triggered a fire that consumed the airframe.
  • The cause of the loss of control remains undetermined.

Probable cause

The specific reason for the pilot's loss of control during the landing roll is currently unknown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1973-11-25 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident near Ban Boua Mu, Laos?

A single-engine aircraft veered off the runway at Ban Boua Mu Airstrip, resulting in a post-crash fire that claimed the life of a person on the ground.

Were there any fatalities in the 1973-11-25 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 1973-11-25 involved a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter), registration N5304F, operated by Air America, at Ban Boua Mu, Laos.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The specific reason for the pilot's loss of control during the landing roll is currently unknown.

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