Accident
Shortly after departing from Saigon-Tan Son Nhat Airport, the aircraft experienced an engine failure while climbing through an altitude of 100 feet. The loss of power resulted in a stall, and the airplane subsequently crashed approximately 3 kilometers from the airfield. The impact destroyed the aircraft.
Crew
Eight crew members were aboard the aircraft. Six of them were killed in the accident, and the other two sustained injuries. The crew included:
- 1st Lt Thomas Lambert Lubbers
- 1st Lt Charles Milford Knowles
- Maj Meredith Glenn Anderson
- Maj Robert Bokern
- M/Sgt Joseph Cobden Jeszeck
- S/Sgt Allen Chandler
- S/Sgt Robert Frederick Fage
- Sgt Michael J. Vangelisti
Probable Cause
The official findings attributed the accident to an engine failure during the initial climb phase.