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South Vietnam Training Mission Crash (43-15583)

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On July 17, 1970, a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) (registration 43-15583) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Vietnam, Vietnam in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure in 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 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in South Vietnam during a local training mission after an in-flight engine failure. One crew member was killed and three were injured.

Incident Overview An aircraft crashed in South Vietnam while conducting a local training mission. The accident occurred under circumstances that were not fully detailed in the available source. ## Accident Sequence The crew lost control of the airplane following an in-flight engine failure. The loss of control led to the crash. ## Casualties One crew member was killed in the accident. Three other crew members were injured. ## Official Findings The official investigation identified the probable cause as an engine failure in flight. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, date, or location was provided in the source.

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