Narrative:
The C-46 crashed into a hillside in foggy weather during a supply dropping mission in Northern Laos.
| Status: | |
| Date: | Wednesday 17 July 1963 |
| Type: |  Curtiss C-46F-1-CU Commando |
| Operator: | Air America |
| Registration: | B-148 |
| MSN: | 22510 |
| First flight: | 1945 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 6 / Occupants: 6 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 6 / Occupants: 6 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Pak Tha ( Laos)
|
| Phase: | Maneuvering (MNV) |
| Nature: | Cargo |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| ? |
The C-46 crashed into a hillside in foggy weather during a supply dropping mission in Northern Laos.
Classification:
Sources:
» The aircraft of Air America / by Dr. Joe F. LeekerPhotos
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