Aircraft excursion during landing at An Khe Airport

No fatalities • An Khe, Vietnam • Landing (descent or approach)

A transport aircraft veered off the runway after touchdown during a resupply flight, resulting in the total loss of the airframe but no injuries to the crew.

What happened

During a mission to deliver supplies from Saigon, an aircraft was performing its landing sequence at An Khe Airport. Upon making contact with the runway, the airplane lost directional control and drifted off the paved surface. The aircraft eventually came to a stop after exiting the runway area.

There were five crew members on board the aircraft at the time of the incident. All personnel remained uninjured following the excursion. However, the impact or the nature of the departure from the runway resulted in the aircraft being written off.

Findings

  • The aircraft was operating a resupply flight originating from Saigon.
  • The loss of control occurred immediately following touchdown on the runway.

Probable cause

The aircraft veered off the runway following touchdown during its landing phase.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1966-01-09 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident near An Khe, Vietnam?

A transport aircraft veered off the runway after touchdown during a resupply flight, resulting in the total loss of the airframe but no injuries to the crew.

Were there any fatalities in the 1966-01-09 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1966-01-09 involved a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, registration 61-0970, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at An Khe, Vietnam.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft veered off the runway following touchdown during its landing phase.

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