Narrative:
DC-3 B-811 was owned by Civil Air Transport and chartered by 'Sea Supply', another CIA operation. While practicing paratroop drops near Hua Hin the wingtip dipped and struck sea (Gulf of Siam) in a low turn.
| Status: | |
| Date: | Wednesday 20 October 1954 |
| Type: |  Douglas C-47A-65-DL (DC-3) |
| Operator: | Civil Air Transport |
| Registration: | B-811 |
| MSN: | 18947 |
| First flight: | 1943 |
| Engines: | 2 Pratt & Whitney R-1830-92 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 3 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 6 / Occupants: 7 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | off Hua Hin ( Thailand)
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| Phase: | Maneuvering (MNV) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | ? |
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DC-3 B-811 was owned by Civil Air Transport and chartered by 'Sea Supply', another CIA operation. While practicing paratroop drops near Hua Hin the wingtip dipped and struck sea (Gulf of Siam) in a low turn.
Classification:
Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) - Water
Sources:
» Air Britain Casualty compendium (pt. 60)Photos
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