5 fatalities

1980-10-16: Fairchild C-123 Provider (57-6291) — United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) — Fort Sill-Henry Post Field AFB, United States of America

Fort Sill-Henry Post Field AFB, United States of AmericaTakeoff (climb)

On October 16, 1980, a Fairchild C-123 Provider (registration 57-6291) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Fort Sill-Henry Post Field AFB, United States of America during takeoff. 5 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the accident remains 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.

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An aircraft crashed shortly after departing Fort Sill Air Force Base, resulting in the deaths of all five crew members on board.

What happened

On the date of the incident, an aircraft departed from Fort Sill Air Force Base while traveling toward Columbus-Rickenbacker (Lockbourne AFB) in Ohio. Shortly after the takeoff phase of the flight, the aircraft went down under circumstances that remain undetermined.

There were five fatalities recorded during the accident, as all members of the crew perished in the crash. The incident occurred during the initial climb following departure from the airfield.

Findings

The specific cause of the crash has not been established, as the aircraft went down under unknown circumstances.

Probable cause

The cause of the accident remains undetermined.