3 fatalities

1962-02-02: Fairchild C-123 Provider (56-4370) — United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) — Biên Hòa, Vietnam

Biên Hòa, VietnamFlight

On February 2, 1962, a Fairchild C-123 Provider (registration 56-4370) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Biên Hòa, Vietnam in flight. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Due to lack of evidences, the exact cause of the accident could not be determined with certainty. 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 1781245049Data APIEditorial standards

Three crew members were killed when a defoliant spraying aircraft crashed in the jungle near Biên Hòa and Vung Tau after departing Saigon-Tan Son Nhat Airport. The exact cause remains undetermined due to lack of evidence.

Incident

A defoliant spraying aircraft departed Saigon-Tan Son Nhat Airport to perform a mission in the region between Biên Hòa and Vung Tau. During the flight, the aircraft crashed in the jungle under unknown circumstances. The crash resulted in the deaths of all three crew members on board.

Crew

The crew consisted of Captain Fergus Groves II, Captain Robert Larson, and Staff Sergeant Milo Coghill. No further details about their backgrounds or roles were provided in the official report.

Investigation

Official investigators were unable to determine the exact cause of the accident. According to the findings, due to a lack of evidence, the cause could not be established with certainty. No other factors or contributing elements were identified in the official statement.

Probable cause

Due to lack of evidences, the exact cause of the accident could not be determined with certainty.