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Aircraft Crash at Da Nang Airport (55-4530)

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: Engine failure on final approach in poor weather conditions. 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 in a minefield 1.6 km short of the runway at Da Nang Airport after an engine failure during a final approach in poor weather, injuring all seven crew members.

Incident Overview and Context The aircraft was returning to Da Nang Airport after completing a supply mission. The accident occurred during the final approach phase in darkness, when the pilot encountered adverse weather conditions characterized by heavy rain and high winds. During this period, one of the aircraft's engines failed. The combination of the engine failure and the poor weather conditions led to the aircraft stalling. The aircraft subsequently crashed in a minefield located 1.6 km short of the runway threshold. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. All seven crew members on board were injured, with some sustaining serious injuries.

Probable cause

Engine failure on final approach in poor weather conditions.
Engine failure

Related events

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Nov 1965 Fairchild C-123 Provider accident near Đà Nẵng, Vietnam?

An aircraft crashed in a minefield 1.6 km short of the runway at Da Nang Airport after an engine failure during a final approach in poor weather, injuring all seven crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 Nov 1965 Fairchild C-123 Provider accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Nov 1965 involved a Fairchild C-123 Provider, registration 55-4530, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Đà Nẵng, Vietnam.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Engine failure on final approach in poor weather conditions.

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