Sorya Airlines was a short-lived airline based in Laos. History Sorya Airlines was founded in 1974, operating Vickers Viscounts and Douglas DC-3s. The airline ceased operations in 1975. Fleet Before it ceased operations in 1975, Sorya Airlines operated: Douglas DC-3 Vickers Viscount Accidents and Incidents On April 11, 1975, a Douglas DC-3 (XW-PKT) was climbing suddenly it was shot down by a mortar shell and crash-landed in a rice paddy field and caught on fire, killing three of the four people on board. The survivor was injured. References Defunct airlines of Laos Airlines established in 1974 Airlines disestablished in 1975 Companies of Laos