ASN Aircraft accident Douglas AC-47D Spooky 43-48925 Ban Phakat
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Date:Friday 3 June 1966
Type:Silhouette image of generic DC3 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different
Douglas AC-47D Spooky
Operator:United States Air Force - USAF
Registration: 43-48925
MSN: 26186/14741
First flight: 1944
Engines: 2 Pratt & Whitney R-1830-90
Crew:Fatalities: 6 / Occupants: 6
Passengers:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Total:Fatalities: 6 / Occupants: 6
Aircraft damage: Damaged beyond repair
Location:near Ban Phakat (   Laos)
Phase: En route (ENR)
Nature:Military
Departure airport:Ubon Ratchathani RTAFB (UBP/VTUU), Thailand
Destination airport:Ubon Ratchathani RTAFB (UBP/VTUU), Thailand
Narrative:
The AC-47D operated on a mission out of Ubon over the Khammouane Province of Laos. It was seen to crash in flames near Ban Phakat.

Sources:
» US Crashes 1950-2002 / Jan van Waarde
» AC-47D Gunships Homepage > AC-47 Spooky Crew Losses


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