N5003X

On October 3, 1965 at 12:00 AM, N5003X experienced a crash involving Fairchild C-123 Provider, operated by Air America, with the event recorded near Long Tieng Xieng Khouang Province.

The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

3 people were known to be on board, 1 fatalities were recorded, 2 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 33.3%.

Crew on board: 3, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

On final approach to Long Tieng Airport, the pilot apparently spotted oil drums on the runway and decided to attempt a go around when control was lost. The airplane stalled and crashed short of runway. Two crew members were seriously injured while the third occupant was killed.

Aircraft reference details include registration N5003X, MSN 20234, year of manufacture 1955.