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Aircraft collision at South Vietnamese airbase (54-0595)

Vietnam, VietnamLanding (descent or approach)

On June 26, 1968, a Fairchild C-123 Provider (registration 54-0595) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Vietnam, Vietnam during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft veered off the runway after touchdown and struck a parked helicopter. 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 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

An airplane lost control following touchdown at an airbase in South Vietnam, resulting in a collision with a stationary helicopter.

What happened

During operations at an airbase situated within South Vietnam, an airplane experienced a loss of directional control immediately following its arrival on the runway. After completing the touchdown phase of flight, the aircraft veered off the designated landing surface.

As the plane departed the runway, it struck a helicopter that was parked nearby. While the impact resulted in the total destruction of the airplane, there were no fatalities or injuries reported as a result of the incident.

Findings

  • The aircraft lost control during the landing roll.
  • The collision occurred due to the plane veering off the runway into the path of a stationary helicopter.

Probable cause

The aircraft veered off the runway after touchdown and struck a parked helicopter.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 26 Jun 1968 Fairchild C-123 Provider accident near Vietnam, Vietnam?

An airplane lost control following touchdown at an airbase in South Vietnam, resulting in a collision with a stationary helicopter.

Were there any fatalities in the 26 Jun 1968 Fairchild C-123 Provider accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 26 Jun 1968 involved a Fairchild C-123 Provider, registration 54-0595, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Vietnam, Vietnam.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft veered off the runway after touchdown and struck a parked helicopter.

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