No fatalities

1968-09-12: Fairchild C-123 Provider (54-0714) — United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) — Vĩnh Long, Vietnam

Vĩnh Long, VietnamLanding (descent or approach)

On September 12, 1968, a Fairchild C-123 Provider (registration 54-0714) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Vĩnh Long, Vietnam during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: A propeller malfunction caused an unexpected reversal of pitch, leading to the loss of directional control on the runway. 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 1781238474Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft experienced a loss of control after landing at Vĩnh Long Airstrip, resulting in the plane veering off the runway and sustaining heavy damage.

What happened

Upon completing the landing phase at Vĩnh Long Airstrip, the aircraft encountered unexpected mechanical difficulties. Following touchdown on the runway, the plane became uncontrollable and drifted off the paved surface before coming to a final stop.

Despite the severity of the excursion, all three crew members were able to exit the wreckage without sustaining any injuries. The impact of the event resulted in the aircraft being declared a total loss.

Findings

Investigations into the incident determined that a mechanical failure occurred during the landing roll. Specifically, one of the propellers transitioned into reverse pitch unexpectedly due to a malfunction, which caused the aircraft to veer sharply off the runway.

Probable cause

A propeller malfunction caused an unexpected reversal of pitch, leading to the loss of directional control on the runway.