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Troop Transport Crash Near An Khe Airport (63-9751)

An Khe, VietnamLanding (descent or approach)

On October 4, 1966, a De Havilland DHC-4 Caribou (registration 63-9751) operated by United States Army was involved in an aviation accident near An Khe, Vietnam during landing or approach. 14 people were killed. 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 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A troop transport aircraft crashed on Mt Hong Kong after striking trees during a go-around near An Khe Airport, killing 14 people and injuring 18.

Incident Overview During a troop transport flight from Hammond, an aircraft approached An Khe Airport at an altitude that was too low. The flight crew received instructions to execute a go-around. As the captain increased engine power, the aircraft struck trees, stalled, and crashed on Mt Hong Kong, located a few kilometers west of the airfield. ## Casualties The accident resulted in the deaths of all four crew members and 10 passengers. An additional 18 people were injured in the crash. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or exact cause beyond the sequence of events described.

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