No fatalities

1969-07-26: Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor (N9521Z) — Air America — Vũng Tàu, Vietnam

Vũng Tàu, VietnamLanding (descent or approach)

On July 26, 1969, a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor (registration N9521Z) operated by Air America was involved in an aviation accident near Vũng Tàu, Vietnam during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft went out of control following touchdown, leading to a runway excursion and subsequent collisions. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 1781237325Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine airplane veered off the runway after landing at Vũng Tàu Airport, striking two parked planes and resulting in several injuries.

What happened

Following its arrival at Vũng Tàu Airport, a twin engine airplane experienced a loss of control immediately after touchdown. The aircraft departed the active runway and drifted into an area where other planes were stationed.

During this excursion, the moving aircraft struck two stationary planes: a Grumman OV-1, registration 61-2712, and a U-6A Beaver, registration 53-7397. The impact resulted in the total destruction of all three aircraft involved in the incident.

Findings

While the specific mechanical or operational reasons for the loss of control were not detailed, the collision caused eight serious injuries among the occupants on board the primary aircraft.

Probable cause

The aircraft went out of control following touchdown, leading to a runway excursion and subsequent collisions.