Taipei - Saigon
Flight / Schedule
Taipei - Saigon
Aircraft
Douglas DC-3Registration
B-1523
Operator
China AirlinesDate
August 21, 1967 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Flight
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Crash Location
South China Sea All World
Region
World • World
Narrative Report
On August 21, 1967 at 12:00 AM, Taipei - Saigon experienced a crash involving Douglas DC-3, operated by China Airlines, with the event recorded near South China Sea All World.
The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was flight at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.
9 people were known to be on board, 6 fatalities were recorded, 3 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 66.7%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 7, passenger fatalities: 6, other fatalities: 0.
Crashed in unknown circumstances into the South China Sea while completing a cargo flight from Taipei to Saigon. Six occupants were killed while three others were rescued by the crew of a British vessel.
Aircraft reference details include registration B-1523.
Fatalities
Total
6
Crew
0
Passengers
6
Other
0
Crash Summary
Crashed in unknown circumstances into the South China Sea while completing a cargo flight from Taipei to Saigon. Six occupants were killed while three others were rescued by the crew of a British vessel.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
7
Estimated Survivors
3
Fatality Rate
66.7%
Known people on board: 9
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Taipei - Saigon
Operator
China AirlinesFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Flight
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Region / Country
World • World
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Douglas DC-3Registration
B-1523
