Incident Overview
While flying in the vicinity of Chu Lai, an airplane suffered a mid-air explosion and subsequently crashed in a field. All five crew members on board were killed in the accident. The deceased were identified as Major Robert Hayes, Captain Bruce Cardy, First Lieutenant Wendell Curry, Staff Sergeant Isaac Corbett, and Staff Sergeant Norman Sweat.
Investigation Findings
Official investigators determined that the exact cause of the explosion remains unknown. However, they noted a strong possibility that the aircraft was a victim of sabotage. No further details regarding the potential sabotage or the aircraft's type, registration, or operator were provided in the investigation source.