1 fatality

1973-11-25: Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) (N5304F) — Air America — Ban Boua Mu, Laos

Ban Boua Mu, LaosLanding (descent or approach)

On November 25, 1973, a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) (registration N5304F) operated by Air America was involved in an aviation accident near Ban Boua Mu, Laos during landing or approach. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The specific reason for the pilot's loss of control during the landing roll 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 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.