No fatalities

C-130 aircraft excursion during landing in Pakistan (12648)

Pakistan, PakistanLanding (descent or approach)

On August 18, 1965, a Lockheed C-130 Hercules (registration 12648) operated by Pakistan Air Force - Pakistan Fiza'ya was involved in an aviation accident near Pakistan, Pakistan during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. 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 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

A Lockheed C-130 aircraft veered off the runway during its landing phase at a Pakistani airport, resulting in heavy damage to the airframe.

What happened

During an approach and landing sequence at an airport located in Pakistan, a C-130 lost stability and went out of control. As the aircraft was completing its landing, it veered away from the active runway and exited the paved surface.

The aircraft eventually came to a complete stop after the excursion. While the incident resulted in the airframe being damaged beyond repair, there were no casualties reported among the occupants during the event.

Findings

No specific technical reasons for the loss of control were detailed in the initial report, though the aircraft was rendered a total loss due to the extent of the structural damage sustained during the runway excursion.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Aug 1965 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident near Pakistan, Pakistan?

A Lockheed C-130 aircraft veered off the runway during its landing phase at a Pakistani airport, resulting in heavy damage to the airframe.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 Aug 1965 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Aug 1965 involved a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, registration 12648, operated by Pakistan Air Force - Pakistan Fiza'ya, at Pakistan, Pakistan.