10 fatalities

Fatal aircraft crash in mountainous region (24142)

Pakistan, PakistanFlight

On July 15, 1966, a Lockheed C-130 Hercules (registration 24142) operated by Pakistan Air Force - Pakistan Fiza'ya was involved in an aviation accident near Pakistan, Pakistan in flight. 10 people were killed. 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

An aircraft crashed in an unidentified mountainous area, resulting in the deaths of everyone on board.

What happened

A fatal aviation accident occurred within a mountainous terrain, though the specific location remains undetermined. The aircraft impacted the ground under unknown circumstances, leading to a catastrophic event. There were 10 fatalities recorded following the impact, with no survivors reported from the wreckage.

Findings

The precise cause of the crash has not yet been established by investigators. At this time, the specific sequence of events leading to the impact in the mountains remains unverified, and the operational status of the aircraft prior to the crash is unknown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 15 Jul 1966 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident near Pakistan, Pakistan?

An aircraft crashed in an unidentified mountainous area, resulting in the deaths of everyone on board.

Were there any fatalities in the 15 Jul 1966 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 10 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 15 Jul 1966 involved a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, registration 24142, operated by Pakistan Air Force - Pakistan Fiza'ya, at Pakistan, Pakistan.