Aircraft excursion during takeoff at Old San Soak Airstrip

No fatalities • Old San Soak, Laos • Takeoff (climb)

A single-engine aircraft veered off the runway during its takeoff roll at Old San Soak Airstrip while operating under mortar fire.

What happened

On the date of the incident, a single engine airplane was performing a takeoff roll at the Old San Soak Airstrip. During this phase of flight, the aircraft lost directional control and departed from the prepared surface. The plane subsequently veered off the runway before coming to a final stop.

At the time of the accident, the airfield was experiencing active mortar fire, which coincided with the loss of control during the takeoff sequence. No specific registration or casualty figures were provided for this event.

Findings

  • The aircraft departed the runway during the takeoff roll.
  • Mortar fire was occurring at the location during the accident.

Probable cause

The aircraft veered off the runway during its takeoff roll amidst active mortar fire at the airstrip.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1968-11-27 Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) accident near Old San Soak, Laos?

A single-engine aircraft veered off the runway during its takeoff roll at Old San Soak Airstrip while operating under mortar fire.

Were there any fatalities in the 1968-11-27 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 1968-11-27 involved a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter), registration N193X, operated by Air America, at Old San Soak, Laos.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft veered off the runway during its takeoff roll amidst active mortar fire at the airstrip.

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