1967-10-08: Lockheed C-130 Hercules — United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) — Huế, Vietnam

24 fatalities • Huế, Vietnam • Takeoff (climb)

Probable cause

It is believed that the crew was climbing under VFR mode in marginal weather conditions when the accident occurred.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

Ten minutes after takeoff from Huế Airport, while climbing in marginal weather conditions, the crew failed to realize his altitude was insufficient when the airplane struck the slope of a mountain (1,850 feet high) located about 10 km from the airfield. The wreckage was found two days later about 150 feet below the summit and all 24 occupants have been killed. It appears the aircraft struck the mountain at a speed of 465 km/h. At the time of the accident, the mountain was shrouded in clouds. Crew: Lt Col Christopher Braybrooke, Maj Robert William Anderson, Cpt Scott McClelland Burkett, A1C Terry Michael Rehm, A2C Ronald Paul Ruyf.

Probable cause (official findings): It is believed that the crew was climbing under VFR mode in marginal weather conditions when the accident occurred.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1967-10-08 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident near Huế, Vietnam?

Ten minutes after takeoff from Huế Airport, while climbing in marginal weather conditions, the crew failed to realize his altitude was insufficient when the airplane struck the slope of a mountain (1,850 feet high) located about 10 km from the airfield. The wreckage was found two days later about 150 feet below the…

Were there any fatalities in the 1967-10-08 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 24 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1967-10-08 involved a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, registration 61-2649, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Huế, Vietnam.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

It is believed that the crew was climbing under VFR mode in marginal weather conditions when the accident occurred.

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