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Aircraft Overrun During Aborted Takeoff at Saigon-Tan Son Nhat Airport (56-4381)

Saigon, VietnamTakeoff (climb)

On October 30, 1965, a Fairchild C-123 Provider (registration 56-4381) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Saigon, Vietnam during takeoff. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

During a takeoff roll at Saigon-Tan Son Nhat Airport, a captain aborted the departure and initiated emergency braking. The aircraft overran the runway, resulting in minor injuries to four crew members and total loss of the airplane.

Incident Overview and Sequence of Events<br><br>During the takeoff roll at Saigon-Tan Son Nhat Airport, the captain decided to abandon the departure and started an emergency braking procedure. Unable to stop within the remaining distance, the airplane overran and came to rest. All four crew members were slightly injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.<br><br>## Casualties and Damage<br><br>All four crew members were slightly injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location beyond the airport name.

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What happened in the 30 Oct 1965 Fairchild C-123 Provider accident near Saigon, Vietnam?

During a takeoff roll at Saigon-Tan Son Nhat Airport, a captain aborted the departure and initiated emergency braking. The aircraft overran the runway, resulting in minor injuries to four crew members and total loss of the airplane.

Were there any fatalities in the 30 Oct 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 30 Oct 1965 involved a Fairchild C-123 Provider, registration 56-4381, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Saigon, Vietnam.

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