No fatalities

Aircraft Deviates from Runway During Takeoff After Engine Failure (56-0492)

Ieshima, JapanTakeoff (climb)

On May 2, 1964, a Lockheed C-130 Hercules (registration 56-0492) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Ieshima, Japan during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the engine number during takeoff roll. 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

During a takeoff roll, engine number one failed. The crew aborted the takeoff, but asymmetric thrust caused the aircraft to veer left off the runway into a grassy area. No injuries were reported, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Sequence of Events During the takeoff roll, engine number one failed. The flight crew elected to abandon the takeoff procedure. However, due to asymmetric thrust, the aircraft deviated from the runway centerline. The airplane veered off the runway to the left and came to rest in a grassy area. ## Damage and Injuries There were no injuries reported in the incident. The aircraft sustained damage that was assessed as beyond repair. ## Official Findings The official investigation identified the probable cause as the failure of engine number one during the takeoff roll. The source does not provide additional details regarding the specific aircraft type, registration, operator, date, or location.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 May 1964 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident near Ieshima, Japan?

During a takeoff roll, engine number one failed. The crew aborted the takeoff, but asymmetric thrust caused the aircraft to veer left off the runway into a grassy area. No injuries were reported, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 May 1964 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 May 1964 involved a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, registration 56-0492, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Ieshima, Japan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Failure of the engine number during takeoff roll.