Mission Details
The aircraft departed Nha Trang Airport to conduct a night-time mission to drop flares over friendly positions. It was flying at an altitude of 6,500 feet when it was engaged by enemy fire.
Incident
Enemy fire struck the airplane, prompting the crew to attempt a diversion toward the nearest suitable terrain. However, control was lost before the diversion could be completed. The aircraft subsequently crashed in flames. The impact and fire resulted in the deaths of all five occupants.
Crew
The crew consisted of Captain Stanley Gilbert Cox, 1st Lieutenant Albert Richard Wilson, Master Sergeant Raymond Charles Jajtner, Airman First Class William John Moore, and Airman First Class Jerry Mack Wall.