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Nose Gear Collapse at Saigon-Tan Son Nhat Airport (55-4575)

Saigon, VietnamLanding (descent or approach)

On April 15, 1967, a Fairchild C-123 Provider (registration 55-4575) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Saigon, Vietnam during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Nose gear collapsed on landing. 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 Saigon-Tan Son Nhat Airport. The plane slid for several yards before stopping. All five crew members were uninjured, but the aircraft was declared damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Outcome During a landing at Saigon-Tan Son Nhat Airport, the aircraft's nose gear collapsed upon touchdown. Following the structural failure, the airplane slid along the runway for several yards before coming to a complete stop. The incident resulted in no injuries to the five crew members on board. However, the damage sustained by the aircraft was severe enough to be classified as beyond repair. The official investigation identified the nose gear collapse on landing as the probable cause of the accident. 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 15 Apr 1967 Fairchild C-123 Provider accident near Saigon, Vietnam?

An aircraft suffered a nose gear collapse upon landing at Saigon-Tan Son Nhat Airport. The plane slid for several yards before stopping. All five crew members were uninjured, but the aircraft was declared damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 15 Apr 1967 Fairchild C-123 Provider accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 15 Apr 1967 involved a Fairchild C-123 Provider, registration 55-4575, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Saigon, Vietnam.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Nose gear collapsed on landing.

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