On November 27, 1968, a Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter) (registration N193X) operated by Air America was involved in an aviation accident near Old San Soak, Laos during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft veered off the runway during its takeoff roll amidst active mortar fire at the airstrip. 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.
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.
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