Crash of a Lockheed C-60A-5-LO LodeStar in Phônsavan: 16 killed
Date & Time:
Apr 13, 1954
Registration:
F-OALK
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
2603
YOM:
1943
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
21
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
16
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff, while climbing, the twin engine aircraft stalled and crashed in a huge explosion. Seven passengers were seriously injured while 16 other occupants were killed.