2014 Lao People's Liberation Army Air Force An-74 crash

2014 Lao People's Liberation Army Air Force An-74 crash
An Antonov 74TK-300 similar to the aircraft involved
Accident
Date17 May 2014 (2014-05-17)
SummaryUnder investigation [needs update]
SiteBaan Nadi, Xiangkhouang Province, Laos
Aircraft
Aircraft typeAntonov An-74TK-300
OperatorLao People's Liberation Army Air Force
RegistrationRDPL-34020
Flight originWattay International Airport, Vientiane, Laos
DestinationXieng Khouang Airport, Phonsavan, Laos
Occupants17
Fatalities16
Survivors1

On 17 May 2014, an Antonov An-74 transport aircraft of the Lao People's Liberation Army Air Force crashed while en route to Xiangkhouang Province, northern Laos, killing all but one of the 17 people on board. Among the victims were several Laotian politicians travelling to attend a ceremony celebrating the 55th anniversary of the second division of the Lao People's Army.[1]

  1. ^ Network News, Australia. "Laos plane crash: Five officials including Laotian defence minister killed as military plane crashes in country's north". ABC News. Retrieved 17 May 2014.

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