A4-171

While approaching An Th<U+1EDB>i Airfield, the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances into a river. The aircraft was destroyed and both pilots were rescued.

Flight / Schedule

A4-171

Registration

A4-171

MSN

171

Year of Manufacture

1964

Date

August 30, 1967 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight Type

Supply

Flight Phase

Landing (descent or approach)

Crash Site

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Crash Location

An Th<U+1EDB>i C<U+1EA7>n Tho City District

Region

Asia • Vietnam

Narrative Report

On August 30, 1967 at 12:00 AM, A4-171 experienced a crash involving De Havilland DHC-4 Caribou, operated by Royal Australian Air Force - RAAF, with the event recorded near An Th<U+1EDB>i C<U+1EA7>n Tho City District.

The flight was categorized as supply and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.

2 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 2 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

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

While approaching An Th<U+1EDB>i Airfield, the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances into a river. The aircraft was destroyed and both pilots were rescued.

Aircraft reference details include registration A4-171, MSN 171, year of manufacture 1964.

Fatalities

Total

0

Crew

0

Passengers

0

Other

0

Crash Summary

While approaching An Th<U+1EDB>i Airfield, the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances into a river. The aircraft was destroyed and both pilots were rescued.

Occupants & Outcome

Crew On Board

2

Passengers On Board

0

Estimated Survivors

2

Fatality Rate

0.0%

Known people on board: 2

Operational Details

Flight Type

Supply

Flight Phase

Landing (descent or approach)

Crash Site

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

Region / Country

Asia • Vietnam

Aircraft Details

Registration

A4-171

MSN

171

Year of Manufacture

1964