Incident Overview
A military aircraft returning from a Special Forces mission from Tuy Hòa to Biên Hòa crashed into the South China Sea. The aircraft had radioed Tuy Hòa tower that it was 15 miles south for a landing, which was the last communication received from the crew.
Witness Accounts
Witnesses reported seeing the aircraft on fire while still airborne. The aircraft subsequently impacted the water in two separate sections approximately eight miles south of Tuy Hòa.
Search and Recovery
As of the time of the report, neither the aircraft nor the remains of the three crew members have been recovered. No further details about the aircraft type, registration, or operator are available from the investigation source.