Mid-air collision involving single-engine aircraft and USAF Cessna U-17A

4 fatalities • Muang Nham, Laos • Flight

A mid-air collision between a single-engine airplane and a United States Air Force Cessna U-17A resulted in the deaths of all six people on board.

What happened

A mid-air collision occurred involving a single-engine aircraft and a Cessna U-17A (Cessna 185) operated by the United States Air Force. The military aircraft, identified by registration 65-10853, was carrying two occupants at the time of the incident. Following the impact between the two planes, both aircraft crashed to the ground.

Findings

The collision resulted in a total of six fatalities, as all individuals on board both aircraft were killed during the accident. The specific circumstances surrounding how the two aircraft encountered one another remain unknown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1971-04-29 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident near Muang Nham, Laos?

A mid-air collision between a single-engine airplane and a United States Air Force Cessna U-17A resulted in the deaths of all six people on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 1971-04-29 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1971-04-29 involved a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter), registration N180K, operated by Air America, at Muang Nham, Laos.

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