9 fatalities

Cargo Flight Shot Down Near Nha Trang Airport (ST-1)

Nha Trang, VietnamLanding (descent or approach)

On January 3, 1975, a Fairchild C-123 Provider (registration ST-1) operated by Air America was involved in an aviation accident near Nha Trang, Vietnam during landing or approach. 9 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Shot down by a surface-to-air SA-7 missile. 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 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A cargo aircraft from Da Lat was hit by an SA-7 missile while approaching Nha Trang Airport, crashing 9 km southwest. All nine occupants were killed, and the wreckage was found four days later.

Incident Overview and Location Details During a cargo flight from Da Lat, the aircraft was approaching Nha Trang Airport when it was struck by an SA-7 surface-to-air missile. The impact caused the airplane to crash approximately 9 kilometers southwest of the airport. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or the exact date of the incident. ## Search, Recovery, and Casualties The wreckage of the aircraft was located four days after the crash. All nine occupants aboard the cargo flight were killed in the incident. No additional details regarding the search operation or the identities of the occupants are provided in the source. ## Official Investigation Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was the aircraft being shot down by a surface-to-air SA-7 missile. The source does not provide further details on the investigation process or additional contributing factors.