Luang Prabang – Ban Huoeisay
Flight / Schedule
Luang Prabang – Ban Huoeisay
Aircraft
Dornier DO.28A/BRegistration
N9180X
MSN
3060
Operator
Continental Air ServicesDate
April 4, 1967 at 09:15 AM
Type
CRASHFlight 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
Operator
Continental Air ServicesFlight Type
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Asia • Laos
