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Aircraft Shot Down by Enemy Fire During Supply Mission (61-2387)

Bình Thủy, VietnamFlight

On December 13, 1967, a De Havilland DHC-4 Caribou (registration 61-2387) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Bình Thủy, Vietnam in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Shot down by enemy fire. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft was struck by a mortar shell during a supply mission in the Bình Thủy region, forcing an emergency landing in a rice paddy. Both crew members were rescued, and the aircraft was destroyed.

Incident Overview During a supply mission in the Bình Thủy region, an aircraft was hit by a mortar shell that struck its fuel tank. The impact forced the crew to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crash-landed in a rice paddy field and came to rest. Both crew members were successfully rescued, while the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the incident was that the aircraft was shot down by enemy fire. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or exact location beyond the Bình Thủy region.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Dec 1967 De Havilland DHC-4 Caribou accident near Bình Thủy, Vietnam?

An aircraft was struck by a mortar shell during a supply mission in the Bình Thủy region, forcing an emergency landing in a rice paddy. Both crew members were rescued, and the aircraft was destroyed.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 Dec 1967 De Havilland DHC-4 Caribou accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Dec 1967 involved a De Havilland DHC-4 Caribou, registration 61-2387, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Bình Thủy, Vietnam.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Shot down by enemy fire.

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