No fatalities

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 report: the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive (1962-1981)Updated 2026-09-03Data 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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 30 Oct 1973 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident near Lam Sơn, Vietnam?

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.

Were there any fatalities in the 30 Oct 1973 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 30 Oct 1973 involved a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter), registration N392R, operated by Air America, at Lam Sơn, Vietnam.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Propeller malfunction on final approach for undetermined reason.