Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) crash, Oct 11, 1954 (4 killed)
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident on October 11, 1954 near Bangkok-Don Mueang Bangkok City District, Thailand with 4 fatalities. Cause: Starboard...
- Date: October 11, 1954
- Aircraft: Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
- Location: Bangkok-Don Mueang Bangkok City District, Thailand
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Starboard engine failure after takeoff
A Royal Thai Air Force C-47 took off from Don Mueang Airport and lost its starboard engine while climbing. The pilot tried to return for an emergency landing, but the aircraft stalled and crashed in a field about 500 metres from the runway threshold. Four passengers were killed and 14 other occupants were injured.