B-931
Flight / Schedule
B-931
Aircraft
Dornier DO.28A/BRegistration
B-931
MSN
3029
Operator
Air AmericaDate
November 17, 1967 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
M<U+1EF9> Tho Ti<U+1EC1>n Giang Province
Region
Asia • Vietnam
Narrative Report
On November 17, 1967 at 12:00 AM, B-931 experienced a crash involving Dornier DO.28A/B, operated by Air America, with the event recorded near M<U+1EF9> Tho Ti<U+1EC1>n Giang Province.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
6 people were known to be on board, 1 fatalities were recorded, 5 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 16.7%.
Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 5, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
After liftoff from M<U+1EF9> Tho Airstrip, the twin engine aircraft stalled and crashed in a rice paddy field. While all five passengers were injured, the pilot Roelf Bijl was killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration B-931, MSN 3029.
Fatalities
Total
1
Crew
1
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
After liftoff from M<U+1EF9> Tho Airstrip, the twin engine aircraft stalled and crashed in a rice paddy field. While all five passengers were injured, the pilot Roelf Bijl was killed.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
5
Estimated Survivors
5
Fatality Rate
16.7%
Known people on board: 6
Operational Details
Operator
Air AmericaFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Asia • Vietnam
