No fatalities

Aircraft Crash After Takeoff from Phù Cát Airfield (62-4176)

Phù Cát, VietnamTakeoff (climb)

On May 7, 1968, a De Havilland DHC-4 Caribou (registration 62-4176) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Phù Cát, Vietnam during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure during initial climb. 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 stalled and crashed shortly after takeoff from Phù Cát Airfield due to an engine failure. All five occupants were rescued, while the aircraft was destroyed.

Incident Overview A short time after departing from Phù Cát Airfield, an aircraft experienced an engine failure during its initial climb. The crew reported the failure as the aircraft subsequently stalled and crashed a few dozen yards from the runway end. The aircraft was destroyed in the incident. All five occupants were rescued. The official investigation identified the probable cause as an engine failure during the initial climb phase of flight. No additional details regarding the specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or date were provided in the source material. The event occurred in the immediate vicinity of the runway at Phù Cát Airfield, with the wreckage located a short distance from the runway end.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 May 1968 De Havilland DHC-4 Caribou accident near Phù Cát, Vietnam?

An aircraft stalled and crashed shortly after takeoff from Phù Cát Airfield due to an engine failure. All five occupants were rescued, while the aircraft was destroyed.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 May 1968 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 7 May 1968 involved a De Havilland DHC-4 Caribou, registration 62-4176, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Phù Cát, Vietnam.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Engine failure during initial climb.