No fatalities

Unidentified aircraft crash in South Vietnam (56-4372)

Vietnam, VietnamFlight

On January 4, 1967, a Fairchild C-123 Provider (registration 56-4372) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Vietnam, Vietnam in flight. No fatalities were reported. 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 under unknown circumstances in South Vietnam, resulting in injuries to the entire onboard crew.

What happened

During an incident in South Vietnam, an unidentified aircraft went down during flight. The exact sequence of events leading to the crash remains undetermined due to a lack of available documentation regarding the specific flight phase or operational context.

All five members of the crew sustained injuries during the impact. There were no reported fatalities among the personnel on board, though the circumstances surrounding the descent and subsequent crash are not documented.

Findings

The precise cause of the accident is currently unknown. No specific mechanical failures or external factors have been identified to explain why the aircraft crashed in the region.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 Jan 1967 Fairchild C-123 Provider accident near Vietnam, Vietnam?

An aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances in South Vietnam, resulting in injuries to the entire onboard crew.

Were there any fatalities in the 4 Jan 1967 Fairchild C-123 Provider accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Jan 1967 involved a Fairchild C-123 Provider, registration 56-4372, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Vietnam, Vietnam.