Crash of a Douglas DC-3 in Mae Hong Son

Date & Time: May 7, 1971
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
HS-TDE
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
13794/25239
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
18
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach, the airplane was too low and crashed in unclear circumstances short of runway. All 21 occupants were able to evacuate the cabin and none of them was injured. Nevertheless, the airplane was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Noorduyn Norseman in Mae Yen: 6 killed

Date & Time: Aug 8, 1953
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
HS-SGB
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Kooyaan – Mae Hong Son
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
While flying at low height, the single engine aircraft hit trees and crashed in a jungle located near Mae Yen. As the aircraft failed to arrive in Mae Hong Son, SAR operations were conducted but eventually suspended few days later as no trace of the aircraft nor the six occupants was found. The wreckage was localized by walkers in October 1953 in an isolated area.
Probable cause:
It is believed that the pilot was flying at an insufficient speed which caused the aircraft to stall and to crash. This was probably due to a lack of vigilance and concentration.

Crash of a Noorduyn Norseman in Mae Hong Son

Date & Time: Nov 1, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
HS-SGE
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
598
YOM:
1944
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On landing, the single engine aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran and came to rest. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.