5 fatalities

1972-12-09: Lockheed C-130 Hercules (64-0505) — United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) — Agana-Antonio Borja Won Pat, Guam Island

Agana-Antonio Borja Won Pat, Guam IslandLanding (descent or approach)

On December 9, 1972, a Lockheed C-130 Hercules (registration 64-0505) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Agana-Antonio Borja Won Pat, Guam Island during landing or approach. 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)Primary reportUpdated 1781233333Data APIEditorial standards

A training flight at Agana Airport stalled on final approach, crashed in flames short of the runway, and was destroyed by post-crash fire. Five occupants were killed and three injured. One engine was reportedly not running during final approach, likely for simulation.

Accident Details

A training flight operating at Agana Airport was completing a local training mission when the accident occurred. The aircraft was carrying five crew members and three passengers, including two Army officers and one Pan Am flight attendant.

On final approach, the airplane stalled and subsequently crashed in flames short of the runway threshold. The aircraft was destroyed by a post-crash fire. The accident resulted in five occupants being killed and three others sustaining injuries.

Engine Status

According to reports, one of the aircraft's engines was not running during the final approach. It was noted that this was probably intended to simulate an engine failure as part of the training exercise.

Aftermath

The aircraft was completely destroyed by the fire that followed the impact. The crash site was located short of the runway threshold at Agana Airport. Rescue efforts were conducted, but five of the eight occupants did not survive. Three others were injured.