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Nose Gear Collapse at Phan Rang Airport (54-0688)

Phan Rang, VietnamLanding (descent or approach)

On January 3, 1970, a Fairchild C-123 Provider (registration 54-0688) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Phan Rang, Vietnam during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the nose gear upon landing for undetermined reason. 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 suffered a nose gear collapse upon landing at Phan Rang Airport, resulting in a short slide and overrun. All five crew members were uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Outcome During a landing at Phan Rang Airport, the aircraft's nose gear collapsed upon touchdown. Following the structural failure, the airplane slid for a dozen yards before overrunning the runway and coming to a stop. The incident resulted in no injuries to the five crew members on board. However, the aircraft sustained damage that was assessed as beyond repair. The official investigation concluded that the probable cause of the accident was the failure of the nose gear upon landing for an undetermined reason. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or date was provided in the source material.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 3 Jan 1970 Fairchild C-123 Provider accident near Phan Rang, Vietnam?

An aircraft suffered a nose gear collapse upon landing at Phan Rang Airport, resulting in a short slide and overrun. All five crew members were uninjured, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 3 Jan 1970 Fairchild C-123 Provider accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 3 Jan 1970 involved a Fairchild C-123 Provider, registration 54-0688, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Phan Rang, Vietnam.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Failure of the nose gear upon landing for undetermined reason.

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