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Aircraft Destroyed by Enemy Artillery During Supply Mission (54-0630)

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On July 20, 1967, a Fairchild C-123 Provider (registration 54-0630) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Gia Vuc, Vietnam in flight. 5 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Shot down by enemy fire. 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

An aircraft was hit by enemy artillery while flying at 150 feet on a supply mission, crashing in flames in a dense wooded area. All five crew members were killed.

Incident Overview During a supply mission, the aircraft was flying at a height of 150 feet when it was struck by enemy artillery. The impact caused the aircraft to crash in flames into a dense wooded area. All five crew members on board were killed in the incident. ## Crew Members The five crew members who perished in the accident were: - Lt Col Everett Edward Foster - Maj Allan Julius Stearns - Maj Donald Thomas Steinbrunner - S/Sgt Irvin Grant Weyandt - Sgt Le Tan Bo ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was that the aircraft was shot down by enemy fire.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 20 Jul 1967 Fairchild C-123 Provider accident near Gia Vuc, Vietnam?

An aircraft was hit by enemy artillery while flying at 150 feet on a supply mission, crashing in flames in a dense wooded area. All five crew members were killed.

Were there any fatalities in the 20 Jul 1967 Fairchild C-123 Provider accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 20 Jul 1967 involved a Fairchild C-123 Provider, registration 54-0630, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Gia Vuc, Vietnam.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Shot down by enemy fire.

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