Aircraft Shot Down During Ammunitions Dropping Mission in Dak Seang (62-4180)

Incident Overview and Crew Losses An aircraft carrying three crew members was destroyed by enemy fire while conducting an ammunitions dropping mission in the region of Dak Seang. The aircraft was flying at low altitude when it was struck, after which it crashed in flames. All three crew members were killed in the incident. ## Crew Members The crew consisted of Captain James Anthony Gray, Major Frederick W. Dauten, and Master Sergeant Russell Leo Klein. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was that the aircraft was shot down by enemy fire.