No fatalities

1965-11-21: Fairchild C-123 Provider (55-4530) — United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) — Đà Nẵng, Vietnam

Đà Nẵng, VietnamLanding (descent or approach)

On November 21, 1965, a Fairchild C-123 Provider (registration 55-4530) 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: The loss of engine power during a night approach in heavy rain and high winds caused the aircraft to stall and crash. 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.

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An aircraft crashed in a minefield short of the runway threshold during a night approach following a supply mission.

What happened

During a return flight from a supply mission, an aircraft was performing its final approach to Đà Nẵng Airport under nighttime conditions. As the crew progressed toward the runway, they encountered severe weather characterized by high winds and heavy rainfall. During this phase of flight, one of the engines experienced a failure.

Following the loss of engine power, the aircraft type stalled and descended into a minefield situated approximately 1.6 km before the runway threshold. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the plane. While there were no fatalities, all seven crew members sustained injuries, with several individuals suffering from serious wounds.

Findings

Investigations determined that the primary factor in the accident was an engine failure occurring during the final approach amidst adverse meteorological conditions.

Probable cause

The loss of engine power during a night approach in heavy rain and high winds caused the aircraft to stall and crash.