B-931

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.

Flight / Schedule

B-931

Registration

B-931

MSN

3029

Operator

Air America

Date

November 17, 1967 at 12:00 AM

Type

CRASH

Flight 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 America

Flight Type

Military

Flight Phase

Takeoff (climb)

Crash Site

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Region / Country

Asia • Vietnam

Aircraft Details

Registration

B-931

MSN

3029