Air Laos

Bristol 170 Freighter

An engine failed on final approach to Vientiane-Wattay Airport. The pilot-in-command attempted a go around when the airplane stalled and crashed on the runway.

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

Crashed shortly after takeoff for unknown reason. There were no casualties.

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

While approaching Luang Prabang, the crew encountered heavy rain falls when control was lost. The aircraft crashed in a jungle about 30 km north of Luang Prabang. The wreckage was found few hours later and all 29 occupants have been killed. Leased from Aigle Azur, the aircraft was completing the first commercial flight from Vientiane to Muong Sing for Air Laos.

SNCASO SO.30 Bretagne

Shortly after takeoff from Saigon-Tan Son Nhât Airport, while climbing, an engine caught fire. The aircraft crash landed and came to rest along the runway, broken in two. All four crew members were injured.