3 fatalities

1970-08-10: Fairchild C-123 Provider (55-4527) — United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) — Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam

Cam Ranh Bay, VietnamLanding (descent or approach)

On August 10, 1970, a Fairchild C-123 Provider (registration 55-4527) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam during landing or approach. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Loss of control caused by an engine failure on approach. 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 engine failure on approach to Cam Ranh Bay Airport caused the crew to lose control, resulting in a crash a few kilometers from the airfield. One crew member survived; three others were killed.

Accident

While approaching Cam Ranh Bay Airport on a flight from Phan Rang, an engine failed. The crew lost control of the aircraft, which crashed a few kilometers from the airfield, resulting in three fatalities and one survivor.

Crew

The crew consisted of Maj Grant Reed Waugh, Capt Dwaine Elbyrne Mattox, and T/Sgt Bernard Francis Morrill. A fourth crew member, whose name is unknown, was also aboard. One crew member survived the accident; the other three perished.

Probable Cause

The official investigation determined that the probable cause was loss of control caused by an engine failure on approach.