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Double Engine Failure During Climb-Out from Kadena AFB (56-0516)

Kadena AFB, JapanTakeoff (climb)

On April 10, 1970, a Lockheed C-130 Hercules (registration 56-0516) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Kadena AFB, Japan during takeoff. 11 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Double engine failure during climb-out for undetermined reason. 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 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed into the ocean 24 km southeast of Kadena AFB shortly after takeoff when two engines failed during climb-out. All 11 occupants were killed.

Incident OverviewShortly after takeoff from Kadena Air Force Base, an aircraft en route to Vietnam experienced a double engine failure during the climb-out phase. The crew notified ground control of the failure and initiated a return to the base.## Crash and CasualtiesShortly after the return was initiated, the aircraft went out of control and crashed into the ocean approximately 24 kilometers southeast of Kadena AFB. All 11 occupants on board were killed in the accident.## Probable CauseThe official investigation determined the probable cause to be a double engine failure during climb-out for an undetermined reason.

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