No fatalities

1967-05-08: Fairchild C-123 Provider (55-4541) — United States Coast Guard - USCG — Andersen AFB, Guam Island

Andersen AFB, Guam IslandLanding (descent or approach)

On May 8, 1967, a Fairchild C-123 Provider (registration 55-4541) operated by United States Coast Guard - USCG was involved in an aviation accident near Andersen AFB, Guam Island during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The exact reason for the loss of control during the takeoff roll is currently undetermined. 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 1781239966Data APIEditorial standards

A training aircraft veered off the runway and sustained heavy damage during a touch-and-go maneuver, though all occupants escaped without injury.

What happened

During a local training session, the crew was performing a series of touch-and-go maneuvers. Upon completing the touchdown portion of the maneuver, the pilot-in-command applied additional engine power to initiate the takeoff roll. During this acceleration phase, the aircraft became uncontrollable and drifted off the runway surface.

The incident resulted in the aircraft coming to a stop after exiting the paved area. While the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss, there were no injuries reported among the four crew members on board. All occupants successfully evacuated the wreckage without harm.

Findings

No specific reasons have been identified for why the aircraft departed the runway during the power application phase.

Probable cause

The exact reason for the loss of control during the takeoff roll is currently undetermined.