U-Tapao AFB Takeoff Accident (55-3138)

Incident Overview An aircraft was destroyed by a post-impact fire after crashing near the end of a runway at U-Tapao AFB. The accident occurred during takeoff and resulted in the deaths of all four crew members aboard the aircraft. ## Accident Sequence While taking off from U-Tapao AFB, the aircraft's engine number four lost power. Following the loss of power, the aircraft stalled and crashed in flames near the runway end. The impact was followed by a fire that destroyed the aircraft. ## Casualties All four crew members were killed in the accident. ## Official Findings The official probable cause was determined to be the loss of power on engine number four during takeoff for an undetermined reason.