Narrative:
The Curtiss C-46 was hit by gunfire during a drop mission and crashed into a hill.
| Status: | |
| Date: | Wednesday 2 June 1971 |
| Type: |  Curtiss C-46D-20-CU Commando |
| Operator: | Air America |
| Registration: | XW-PFL |
| MSN: | 22228 |
| First flight: | 1945 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | near Bouam Long ( Laos)
|
| Phase: | Maneuvering (MNV) |
| Nature: | Cargo |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| ? |
The Curtiss C-46 was hit by gunfire during a drop mission and crashed into a hill.
Sources:
» The aircraft of Air America / by Dr. Joe F. LeekerPhotos
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