Narrative:
Crashed while on a supply dropping mission in Laos.
| Status: | |
| Date: | Sunday 17 April 1966 |
| Type: |  Douglas C-47A-90-DL (DC-3) |
| Operator: | Continental Air Services, Inc. - CASI |
| Registration: | N8744R |
| MSN: | 20156 |
| First flight: | 1944 |
| Engines: | 2 Pratt & Whitney R-1830-92 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Sam Neua ( Laos)
|
| Phase: | Maneuvering (MNV) |
| Nature: | Cargo |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| ? |
Crashed while on a supply dropping mission in Laos.
Sources:
» Air America - Cooperation with other airlines / Dr. Joe F. LeekerPhotos
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