Aigle Azur

Boeing 307 Stratoliner

Shortly after takeoff from Saigon-Tan Son Nhat Airport, while climbing, the crew informed ground about the failure of the engine n°4 and was cleared to return for a safe landing. At this time, the visibility was estimated between 500 and 1,000 meters. While returning to the airport, the crew was informed about the deterioration of the weather conditions with a visibility reduced to 80 meters and strong winds. In such conditions, the captain decided to attempt a go around when the airplane banked right and crashed near the runway 25 threshold. All 28 occupants were evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

SNCASO SO.30 Bretagne

Enroute, the pilot was forced to attempt an emergency landing following technical problems. The aircraft crash landed near Hanoi and came to rest in a field. There were no injuries but the aircraft was written off.

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

During the takeoff roll, one of the pilot mistakenly raised the landing gear before the aircraft had taken off. It sank on its belly and slid for dozen yards before coming to rest. There were no injuries but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

En route from Vientiane to Saigon, the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances in the Phou Lassi Mountains. As the airplane failed to arrive in Saigon, SAR operations were conducted but the wreckage was found 13 days later only, in an isolated and remote area located about 30 km northwest of Paksé. The aircraft was destroyed and all 34 occupants have been killed.

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

The aircraft was performing an ambulance flight from Hanoi-Gia Lâm to Son La-Nà S<U+1EA3>n Airport, carrying 27 wounded soldiers and a crew of three. Shortly after takeoff from Gia Lâm Airport, while in initial climb, the airplane banked left and crashed in a huge explosion. All 30 occupants were killed.

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

During the final approach completed in poor weather conditions, the pilot lost control of the aircraft that crashed in flames few km from the airfield. All eight occupants were killed.

De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide

During start up, the left engine caught fire. All five occupants were able to evacuate the cabin before the aircraft would be totally destroyed by fire.

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

Enroute, the crew was forced to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed in a field near Luang Prabang and came to rest. There were no casualties but the aircraft was written off.

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

Ten minutes after takeoff from Casablanca-Cazes Airport, while climbing by night, the aircraft went out of control and crashed 7 km from the airport. Seven passengers were rescued while 22 others occupants were killed.

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

En route, the twin engine aircraft was shot down and crashed near Ðông Khê, killing all 10 occupants. The origine of the fire remains unknown.

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

While flying by night and in poor weather conditions, the aircraft hit the slope of a mountain located near Li Dinh. The wreckage was found a day later and all 16 occupants were killed. Crew: Ottino Sabbadini, pilot, André Delfau, radio navigator, André Stang, mechanic.