XV-NIE

We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.

Safety history

  • November 17, 1973AccidentHull loss

    While approaching Quảng Ngãi Airport by night and marginal weather conditions, the crew failed to realize his altitude was insufficient when the airplane struck the slope of a mountain and crashed about 20 km northwest of Quảng Ngãi. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all 27 occupants were killed. Probable cause (official findings): It was determined that the crew was approaching Quảng Ngãi under VFR mode in IMC conditions.

    Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) · 27 fatalities