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Cargo Aircraft Emergency Landing After SAM-7 Missile Strike (ST-3)

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On May 13, 1974, a Fairchild C-123 Provider (registration ST-3) operated by Air America was involved in an aviation accident near Tây Ninh, Vietnam in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Shot down by a SAM-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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A cargo aircraft en route to Saigon was hit by a SAM-7 missile. The crew attempted an emergency landing, crash-landing in a prairie 6.5 km south of Tây Ninh. All four crew members were rescued, and the aircraft was written off.

Incident Overview During a cargo flight en route to Saigon, the aircraft was struck by a SAM-7 missile. The captain decided to attempt an emergency landing in response to the damage. The aircraft crash-landed in a prairie located 6.5 km south of Tây Ninh. All four crew members were rescued from the wreckage, and the aircraft was subsequently written off. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the incident was the aircraft being shot down by a SAM-7 missile. No other factors were cited in the source material regarding the cause of the incident or the specific details of the emergency landing.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 May 1974 Fairchild C-123 Provider accident near Tây Ninh, Vietnam?

A cargo aircraft en route to Saigon was hit by a SAM-7 missile. The crew attempted an emergency landing, crash-landing in a prairie 6.5 km south of Tây Ninh. All four crew members were rescued, and the aircraft was written off.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 May 1974 Fairchild C-123 Provider accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 May 1974 involved a Fairchild C-123 Provider, registration ST-3, operated by Air America, at Tây Ninh, Vietnam.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Shot down by a SAM-7 missile.

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