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Aircraft Crash Near Da Nang After Dual Engine Failure (53-3156)

Đà Nẵng, VietnamLanding (descent or approach)

On February 19, 1970, a Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar (registration 53-3156) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Đà Nẵng, Vietnam during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Double engine failure caused by a fuel exhaustion. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed 2 km short of the runway threshold at Da Nang after both engines failed on final approach. All 10 occupants were injured, and the aircraft was destroyed.

Incident Overview and Outcome During a final approach to Da Nang, an aircraft experienced a total loss of power when both engines failed. The aircraft subsequently stalled and impacted the ground approximately 2 kilometers short of the runway threshold. The crash resulted in the destruction of the aircraft, and all 10 occupants on board sustained injuries. The crew had been returning to Da Nang after completing a reconnaissance mission. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was a double engine failure resulting from fuel exhaustion.

Engine failureFuel exhaustion & starvation

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Feb 1970 Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar accident near Đà Nẵng, Vietnam?

An aircraft crashed 2 km short of the runway threshold at Da Nang after both engines failed on final approach. All 10 occupants were injured, and the aircraft was destroyed.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 Feb 1970 Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Feb 1970 involved a Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar, registration 53-3156, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Đà Nẵng, Vietnam.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Double engine failure caused by a fuel exhaustion.

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