Narrative:
The C-54, named "City of Bangkok", attempted an overweight takeoff and failed to become airborne. The airplane crashed and was destroyed by fire.
| Status: | |
| Date: | Friday 13 July 1951 |
| Type: |  Douglas C-54B-10-DO (DC-4) |
| Operator: | Siamese Airways |
| Registration: | HS-POA |
| MSN: | 18368 |
| First flight: | 1944 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Bangkok International Airport (BKK) ( Thailand)
|
| Phase: | Takeoff (TOF) |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | Bangkok-Don Muang International Airport (BKK/VTBD), Thailand |
| Hong Kong-Kai Tak International Airport (HKG/VHHH), Hong Kong |
The C-54, named "City of Bangkok", attempted an overweight takeoff and failed to become airborne. The airplane crashed and was destroyed by fire.
Sources:
» Thai Aviation History websitePhotos
Map
This map shows the airport of departure and the intended destination of the flight. The line between the airports does not display the exact flight path.
Distance from Bangkok-Don Muang International Airport to Hong Kong-Kai Tak International Airport as the crow flies is 1703 km (1064 miles).
Distance from Bangkok-Don Muang International Airport to Hong Kong-Kai Tak International Airport as the crow flies is 1703 km (1064 miles).
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