3 fatalities

1968-08-26: De Havilland DHC-4 Caribou (62-4177) — United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) — An Lộc, Vietnam

An Lộc, VietnamFlight

On August 26, 1968, a De Havilland DHC-4 Caribou (registration 62-4177) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near An Lộc, Vietnam in flight. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft was downed after being struck by enemy weapons fire on the starboard wing. 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 1781238522Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft engaged in an airlift operation was struck by enemy fire, resulting in a crash and the loss of all three crew members.

What happened

During an aerial mission involving an airlift operation near the border of Cambodia, the aircraft sustained damage after being struck by enemy fire on its starboard wing. Following the impact, the aircraft lost stability and went out of control. The plane subsequently crashed into the ground, resulting in a post-impact fire.

There were three fatalities among the crew members on board during the incident. No survivors were reported from the flight.

Findings

Investigations concluded that the primary factor leading to the loss of the aircraft was that it was shot down by enemy fire.

Probable cause

The aircraft was downed after being struck by enemy weapons fire on the starboard wing.