Luang Prabang – Ban Huoeisay

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.

Flight / Schedule

Luang Prabang – Ban Huoeisay

Registration

N9180X

MSN

3060

Date

April 4, 1967 at 09:15 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Crash Location

Luang Prabang Louangphabang Province

Region

Asia • Laos

Coordinates

19.8882°, 102.1361°

Narrative Report

On April 4, 1967 at 09:15 AM, Luang Prabang – Ban Huoeisay experienced a crash involving Dornier DO.28A/B, operated by Continental Air Services, with the event recorded near Luang Prabang Louangphabang Province.

The flight was categorized as charter/taxi (non scheduled revenue flight) and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

7 people were known to be on board, 7 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 2, passengers on board: 5, passenger fatalities: 5, other fatalities: 0.

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.

Aircraft reference details include registration N9180X, MSN 3060.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 19.8882°, 102.1361°.

Fatalities

Total

7

Crew

2

Passengers

5

Other

0

Crash Summary

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.

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

2

Passengers On Board

5

Estimated Survivors

0

Fatality Rate

100.0%

Known people on board: 7

Operational Details

Schedule / Flight

Luang Prabang – Ban Huoeisay

Flight Type

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Region / Country

Asia • Laos

Aircraft Details

Registration

N9180X

MSN

3060