On September 24, 1972, a Douglas C-54 Skymaster (registration XV-NUH) operated by Air Vietnam was involved in an aviation accident near Bến Cát, Vietnam in flight. 10 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft experienced technical malfunctions that led to a loss of control during its approach to the airport. 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.
A flight arriving from Vientiane crashed near Bến Cát after the pilot reported technical difficulties, resulting in ten fatalities.
What happened
On the approach to Saigon-Tan Son Nhat Airport, an aircraft traveling from Vientiane experienced a critical loss of control. Prior to the impact, the pilot contacted air traffic control to report that the aircraft was experiencing technical issues.
The flight subsequently crashed in the vicinity of Bến Cát, situated approximately 45 km north of Saigon. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. Among those on board, there were 10 fatalities and 3 injuries.
Findings
The pilot reported experiencing technical problems during the approach phase.
The loss of control led to the crash near Bến Cát.
Probable cause
The aircraft experienced technical malfunctions that led to a loss of control during its approach to the airport.