Bristol 170 Freighter crash, Dec 10, 1956 (8 killed), Cam...
Bristol 170 Freighter accident on December 10, 1956 near Cameron Highlands Pahang, Malaysia with 8 fatalities.
- Date: December 10, 1956
- Aircraft: Bristol 170 Freighter
- Location: Cameron Highlands Pahang, Malaysia
- Fatalities: 8
- Phase of flight: En route
The RNZAF Bristol Freighter on a supply mission in Malaya flew into trees in dense jungle at about 4,000 feet. Rescuers reached the wreckage only after three days, and one occupant survived and was found alive twelve days later. The aircraft was destroyed and eight occupants were killed.