Narrative:
A Douglas DC-3 passenger plane was damaged beyond repair after being struck by a mortar shell. The shell was fired by communist forces. Cambodian military sources reported that the tail of the DC-3 was hit as it was taking off. Three passengers were killed, eight were injured.
| Status: | |
| Date: | Friday 4 May 1973 |
| Type: |  Douglas DC-3 |
| Operator: | Air Cambodge |
| Registration: | registration unknown |
| MSN: | |
| First flight: | |
| Crew: | Fatalities: / Occupants: |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: / Occupants: |
| Total: | Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Kampot Airport (KMT) ( Cambodia)
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| Phase: | Takeoff (TOF) |
| Nature: | Passenger |
| Departure airport: | Kampot Airport (KMT), Cambodia |
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A Douglas DC-3 passenger plane was damaged beyond repair after being struck by a mortar shell. The shell was fired by communist forces. Cambodian military sources reported that the tail of the DC-3 was hit as it was taking off. Three passengers were killed, eight were injured.
Sources:
» Sarasota Herald-Tribune - May 5, 1973Photos
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