Incident
Shortly after takeoff from Đà Nẵng Airport, while in initial climb, the airplane stalled and crashed past the end of the runway. The aircraft was on a troop transport flight from Đà Nẵng to Saigon.
Casualties and Injuries
Seven crew members were killed in the accident. All 24 other occupants aboard were injured, some of them seriously.
Suspected Cause
Engine failure is suspected as a possible cause of the accident.
Deceased Crew
The following crew members were killed:
- Lt Col David Cleeland
- Maj Clifton Bishop Andrews
- Maj Gerard Martin Kieswetter
- Cpt Jerome Cordell Winters
- Sgt Robert Clayton Morre
- G/Sgt Willis Shepherd Bowman
- Cpl Mickey Ray Grable