Canadair CL-44 crash, Dec 24, 1966 (111 killed), Đà Nẵng...
Canadair CL-44 accident on December 24, 1966 near Đà Nẵng Đà Nẵng City District, Vietnam with 111 fatalities.
- Date: December 24, 1966
- Aircraft: Canadair CL-44
- Location: Đà Nẵng Đà Nẵng City District, Vietnam
- Fatalities: 111
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A Flying Tiger Line Canadair CL 44 cargo flight from Tachikawa to Da Nang crashed while on approach to Da Nang Airport at night in heavy rain and fog. The aircraft struck an obstacle short of the runway, stalled and crashed in flames in Binh Thai, destroying several houses. All four crew and 107 people on the ground were killed, and 50 others were injured.