No fatalities

1975-04-06: Lockheed C-130 Hercules (55-0002) — United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) — Biên Hòa, Vietnam

Biên Hòa, VietnamLanding (descent or approach)

On April 6, 1975, a Lockheed C-130 Hercules (registration 55-0002) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Biên Hòa, Vietnam during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft failed to stop within the remaining runway distance after touchdown, leading to a runway overrun and subsequent fire. 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 1781230357Data APIEditorial standards

A four-engine aircraft failed to stop after landing at Biên Hòa Airport, resulting in a runway excursion and subsequent fire.

What happened

Upon completing the landing phase at Biên Hòa Airport, a four-engine airplane experienced a loss of braking capability or insufficient stopping distance. The aircraft was unable to halt within the remaining length of the runway, leading to an overrun of the paved surface.

Following the excursion from the runway, the aircraft's momentum and subsequent impact resulted in a fire that consumed the airframe. Despite the intensity of the flames, there were no fatalities reported during the incident. The aircraft was completely destroyed by the post-crash fire.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the accident was the aircraft's inability to decelerate sufficiently before the end of the available runway area.

Probable cause

The aircraft failed to stop within the remaining runway distance after touchdown, leading to a runway overrun and subsequent fire.