Continental Air Services

Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)

Crashed in unknown circumstances northwest of Sam Thong. Occupant fate unknown.

Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)

Crashed in unknown circumstances southwest of Phou Kang, killing both occupants.

Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)

While flying at low height on a charter flight, the single engine airplane was hit by ground fire. The pilot elected to make an emergency landing when the airplane struck trees and crashed in a wooded area. The aircraft was destroyed and it appears that all seven occupants were captured.

Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)

Crashed in unknown circumstances west of Long Tieng Airstrip. There were no casualties.

Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)

Crashed in unknown circumstances 2 km east of Long Tieng Airstrip. Both occupants were killed.

Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)

While observing a roadwatch team insertion along the 'Ho Chi Minh Trail', the airplane suffered an engine failure. The pilot attempted an emergency landing when the airplane crashed in a prairie. The aircraft was wrecked and all occupants were rescued and evacuated by the crew of a USAF CH-53. The accident occurred in April 1971 (exact date remains unknown).

Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)

Crashed in unknown circumstances on a mountain located near the LS-04 Airfield located in the region of Luang Prabang.

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

Shortly after takeoff from Phnom Penh-Pochentong Airport, while climbing, the right engine caught fire and exploded. Control was lost and the airplane crashed in flames. Both crew members were killed.

Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)

For unknown reason, the single engine airplane landed hard and was considered as damaged beyond repair. There were no casualties.

Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)

While completing a dropping mission at low height, the airplane exploded and crashed, killing all three occupants.

Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)

Crashed in unknown circumstances while on a dropping mission. Both crew members were killed.

Curtiss C-46 Commando

Shortly after takeoff from Luang Parabang Airport while on a charter flight, the airplane was hit by enemy fire. The left engine caught fire and the crew elected to make an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed in a field located in Phu Cum, few km from the airport, slid for several and came to rest in flames. While all six occupants were evacuated, the aircraft was destroyed.

Dornier DO.28A/B

A first DO.28A from Continental Air Services registered N9180X crashed on April 4 and was missing since. Three employees of Continental Air Services were engaged in a SAR mission on April 9 when the airplane, at low height and low speed, crashed in the region of Luang Prabang. All three occupants were rescued.

Dornier DO.28A/B

Shortly after takeoff from Luang Prabang Airport, while climbing, the twin engine aircraft went out of control and crashed in flames. All seven occupants were killed. Crew: John Preston, pilot, D. Huffacker, copilot.

Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)

Crashed in unknown circumstances. No casualties.

Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)

While cruising at low height, the single engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in Long Tieng, killing the pilot, sole on board.

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

Crashed in unknown circumstances in the region of Sam Neua while performing a cargo flight. Both crew members were killed.