No fatalities

1968-05-07: De Havilland DHC-4 Caribou (62-4176) — United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) — Phù Cát, Vietnam

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: The engine failed during the initial climb phase of flight. 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 1781238797Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft experienced an engine failure during its initial climb from Phù Cát Airfield, resulting in a crash near the runway.

What happened

During the takeoff phase at Phù Cát Airfield, an aircraft experienced a critical mechanical issue shortly after departing the runway. While the plane was performing its initial climb, the crew reported that one of the engines had failed. This loss of power led to an aerodynamic stall, causing the aircraft to descend rapidly.

The flight ended in a crash located only a few dozen yards from the end of the runway. Despite the impact and the total destruction of the aircraft, all five occupants were successfully rescued from the wreckage without reported fatalities.

Findings

Investigations into the accident concluded that the primary factor was an engine failure occurring during the climb immediately following takeoff.

Probable cause

The engine failed during the initial climb phase of flight.