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Crassh of a Pilatus PC-6/C-H2 Turbo Porter in Ban Vieng

Date & Time: Sep 12, 1972 at 0930 LT
Type of aircraft:
Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)
Operator:
Registration:
N357F
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Ban Huoeisay - Ban Vieng
MSN:
2015
YOM:
1967
Location:
Ban Vieng
Luang Namtha Province
Country:
Laos
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
10000
Captain / Total hours on type:
474.00
Circumstances:
The pilot and his passenger departed Ban Huoeisay (Houei Sai) on a cargo flight to Ban Vieng with rice bags on board. While flying at low height, the airplane went out of control and crashed in a prairie. Both occupants were injured, the pilot seriously.
Final Report:

Crash of a Pilatus PC-6/B1-H2 Turbo Porter in Frienisberg

Date & Time: Aug 26, 1972
Type of aircraft:
Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)
Operator:
Registration:
HB-FCM
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
618
YOM:
1966
Location:
Frienisberg
Bern
Country:
Switzerland
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in Frienisberg, Bern. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Pilatus AU-23A Peacemaker at Eglin AFB

Date & Time: May 10, 1972
Type of aircraft:
Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)
Operator:
Registration:
72-1309
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Test
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Eglin - Eglin
MSN:
2055
YOM:
1972
Location:
Eglin AFB (Valparaiso)
Florida
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a series of test flights on this brand new aircraft that should be delivered to the Royal Thai Air Force. Shortly after takeoff, while climbing, the engine failed. The airplane lost height and crashed. Both occupants were injured and the airplane was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure during initial climb.

Crash of a Pilatus PC-6/C-H2 Turbo Porter in Nyot Mo: 4 killed

Date & Time: Apr 24, 1972 at 1223 LT
Type of aircraft:
Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)
Operator:
Registration:
N391R
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Long Tieng – Mường Chà
MSN:
519
YOM:
1961
Location:
Nyot Mo
Louangphabang Province
Country:
Laos
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
9
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Captain / Total flying hours:
5563
Captain / Total hours on type:
3500.00
Circumstances:
While cruising over mountainous terrain, the pilot encountered difficulties when the single engine airplane struck trees and crashed in a jungle. The pilot and three passengers were killed while six other passengers were injured.
Final Report:

Crash of a Pilatus PC-6/B1-H2 Turbo Porter in Deadhorse

Date & Time: Apr 19, 1972 at 1440 LT
Type of aircraft:
Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)
Operator:
Jim's Flying Service
Registration:
N3602R
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
2004
YOM:
1966
Location:
Deadhorse
Alaska
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total flying hours:
8500
Captain / Total hours on type:
1200.00
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Deadhorse, the single engine airplane encountered difficulties to gain height then stalled and crashed near the runway end. The pilot was injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
The pilot failed to maintain/obtain flying speed.
Final Report:

Crash of a Pilatus PC-6/C-H2 Turbo Porter in Ban Xieng Lom: 1 killed

Date & Time: Apr 8, 1972 at 1400 LT
Type of aircraft:
Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)
Operator:
Registration:
N152L
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
554
YOM:
1963
Location:
Ban Xieng Lom
Louangphabang Province
Country:
Laos
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Captain / Total flying hours:
13687
Captain / Total hours on type:
3216.00
Circumstances:
While completing a low pass over a previous accident site, the pilot lost control of the airplane that crashed in Ban Xieng Lom, about 8 km southeast of Luang Prabang. The pilot was killed while two other occupants were injured.
Final Report:

Crash of a Pilatus PC-6/C-H2 Turbo Porter in Tin Bong

Date & Time: Apr 5, 1972
Type of aircraft:
Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)
Operator:
Registration:
N195X
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
593
YOM:
1966
Location:
Tin Bong
Vientiane Province
Country:
Laos
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While taking off from Tin Bong Airfield, the single engine airplane rolled on a landmine and exploded. It came to rest and was destroyed. All three occupants were injured.
Probable cause:
Destroyed while contacting a landmine on takeoff.

Crash of a Pilatus PC-6/C-H2 Turbo Porter in Long Tieng

Date & Time: Dec 24, 1971
Type of aircraft:
Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)
Operator:
Registration:
N197X
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
597
YOM:
1966
Location:
Long Tieng
Vientiane Province
Country:
Laos
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After landing at Long Tieng Airfield, the single engine airplane went out of control, veered off runway and collided with fuel drums. Several explosions occurred, destroyed the aircraft and a parked Fairchild C-123K Provider registered 54-0613. All five occupants evacuated safely.

Crash of a Pilatus PC-6/B-H2 Turbo Porter near Long Tieng

Date & Time: Dec 1, 1971
Type of aircraft:
Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)
Operator:
Registration:
XW-PCR
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
603
YOM:
1965
Location:
Long Tieng
Vientiane Province
Country:
Laos
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances west of Long Tieng Airstrip. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Pilatus PC-6/B1-H2 Turbo Porter in Long Tieng: 2 killed

Date & Time: Aug 16, 1971
Type of aircraft:
Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)
Operator:
Registration:
XW-PEK
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
695
YOM:
1969
Location:
Long Tieng
Vientiane Province
Country:
Laos
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances 2 km east of Long Tieng Airstrip. Both occupants were killed.
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