Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) crash, Oct 17, 1953 (7 killed)
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident on October 17, 1953 near Lai Châu Lai Châu Province, Vietnam with 7 fatalities.
- Date: October 17, 1953
- Aircraft: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
- Location: Lai Châu Lai Châu Province, Vietnam
- Fatalities: 7
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A Douglas C 47 crashed on approach to Lai Chau, Vietnam, on 17 October 1953 for a reason that is not known. All seven occupants, including two crew and five passengers, were killed.