52 Years ago today: On 25 November 1968 an Air America Curtiss C-46 crashed on climbout from Savannakhet, Laos , killing 26 out of 28 occupants.
| Date: | Monday 25 November 1968 |
| Time: | 15:33 |
| Type: | Curtiss C-46D-20-CU Commando |
| Operator: | Air America |
| Registration: | N1386N |
| C/n / msn: | 22265 |
| First flight: | 1945 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 3 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 23 / Occupants: 25 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 26 / Occupants: 28 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | 3 km (1.9 mls) from Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) ( |
| Phase: | Initial climb (ICL) |
| Nature: | Domestic Non Scheduled Passenger |
| Departure airport: | Savannakhet Airport (ZVK/VLSK), Laos |
| Destination airport: | Vientiane-Wattay Airport (VTE/VLVT), Laos |
Narrative:
An engine failed shortly after takeoff and the airplane crashed. A wing separated and burned, and the fuselage came to rest inverted.
