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Five Killed in Aircraft Crash Near Fort Sill AFB (57-6291)

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. 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 crashed shortly after takeoff from Fort Sill AFB, killing all five crew members. The flight was en route to Columbus-Rickenbacker (Lockbourne AFB), Ohio, in unknown circumstances.

Incident Overview and Casualties An aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances shortly after taking off from Fort Sill AFB. The accident resulted in the deaths of all five crew members on board. ## Flight Details and Personnel At the time of the crash, the aircraft was en route to Columbus-Rickenbacker (Lockbourne AFB) in Ohio. The five crew members who perished in the incident were identified as Captain George Freeland Jr., Major Thomas Brady, Lieutenant Colonel Donald Griffith, Technical Sergeant Michael Snodgrass, and Senior Airman Robert Hass. No further details regarding the specific cause of the crash were provided in the source material.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Oct 1980 Fairchild C-123 Provider accident near Fort Sill-Henry Post Field AFB, United States of America?

An aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Fort Sill AFB, killing all five crew members. The flight was en route to Columbus-Rickenbacker (Lockbourne AFB), Ohio, in unknown circumstances.

Were there any fatalities in the 16 Oct 1980 Fairchild C-123 Provider accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Oct 1980 involved a Fairchild C-123 Provider, registration 57-6291, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Fort Sill-Henry Post Field AFB, United States of America.

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