No fatalities

1969-01-17: De Havilland DHC-4 Caribou (60-5434) — United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) — Vũng Tàu, Vietnam

Vũng Tàu, VietnamLanding (descent or approach)

On January 17, 1969, a De Havilland DHC-4 Caribou (registration 60-5434) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) 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 veered off the runway after losing control during the landing phase. 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 1781237975Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft experienced a loss of control following touchdown at Vũng Tàu Airfield, resulting in a runway excursion and significant damage to the plane.

What happened

During an arrival at Vũng Tàu Airfield, the aircraft lost directional control immediately after making contact with the runway. Following the initial touchdown, the plane veered away from the designated landing surface and exited the runway area.

While the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss, there were no casualties reported. All five crew members on board managed to evacuate the wreckage without sustaining any injuries.

Findings

The investigation into the incident focused on the period following touchdown, during which the plane became uncontrollable and departed from the runway.

Probable cause

The aircraft veered off the runway after losing control during the landing phase.