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Seven Crew Members Killed in Shootdown by Enemy Fire South of Huế (43-48591)

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On October 2, 1967, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration 43-48591) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Huế, Vietnam in flight. 7 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Shot down by enemy fire. 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 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An airplane flying at low altitude was shot down by enemy artillery approximately 64 km south of Huế, resulting in the deaths of all seven crew members. The incident was attributed to enemy fire.

Incident Details

An airplane operating at low height was struck by enemy artillery fire and subsequently crashed in flames. The incident occurred approximately 64 kilometers south of Huế. All seven personnel aboard the aircraft were killed.

Crew

The crew members who lost their lives in the incident were:

  • Lieutenant Colonel Van Harold Newville
  • Captain Arthur Raymond Coughlin
  • Major William Whitby Duck
  • Master Sergeant Charles Joseph Rogiers
  • Technical Sergeant James Charles Krouse
  • Airman Second Class William Ward Scoville
  • Airman Second Class Walter Clarence Wright

Probable Cause

The official findings indicate that the airplane was shot down by enemy fire.

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