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Cargo Aircraft Crash at Lam Son Airfield (N392R)

Lam Sơn, VietnamLanding (descent or approach)

On October 30, 1973, a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) (registration N392R) operated by Air America was involved in an aviation accident near Lam Sơn, Vietnam during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Propeller malfunction on final approach for undetermined reason. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A single-pilot cargo aircraft crashed in flames near the runway threshold at Lam Son Airfield (V-214) during final approach from Bien Hoa. The aircraft was destroyed, and the pilot was injured.

Incident Overview and Flight Details A cargo flight operated by a single pilot departed Bien Hoa and was en route to Lam Son Airfield, designated as V-214. The aircraft was on final approach when the incident occurred. The pilot was the sole occupant on board at the time of the accident. The crash site was located a few hundred meters from the runway threshold, and the aircraft caught fire upon impact. The aircraft was destroyed in the crash, and the pilot sustained injuries. The official investigation identified a propeller malfunction during the final approach as the probable cause, though the specific reason for the malfunction was not determined.

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