Overview
An aircraft on a supply mission crashed in a jungle located approximately 16 kilometers from Khe Sanh, near the border with Laos. The exact circumstances of the crash have not been determined. The mission was intended to deliver supplies, but the aircraft never reached its destination.
Search and Rescue
A comprehensive search and rescue operation was launched following the loss of contact. Search teams scoured the area for several days, but despite their efforts, no evidence of the aircraft or the four crew members was ever discovered. The lack of any wreckage or personal effects left the fate of the crew unknown.
Crew
The four crew members aboard the aircraft were identified as Maj James Louis Carter, Cpt Wilbur Ronald Brown, A1C Edward Milton Parsley, and A1C Therman Morris Waller. No further details about their roles or backgrounds were provided.
Probable Cause
The official probable cause, as stated in the investigation, is that it is believed the aircraft was shot down by enemy fire. This conclusion was reached despite the absence of physical evidence.