No fatalities

Emergency Landing in Rice Paddy After Flap Failure at Tây Ninh Airstrip (60-0307)

Tây Ninh, VietnamTakeoff (climb)

On February 17, 1967, a Lockheed C-130 Hercules (registration 60-0307) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Tây Ninh, Vietnam during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Flaps problems during takeoff. 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 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

Aircraft made emergency landing in rice paddy after flap issues during initial climb from Tây Ninh Airstrip. All five crew uninjured; aircraft damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Immediate Response Shortly after departing from Tây Ninh Airstrip, the aircraft experienced technical problems with its flaps during the initial climb phase. The pilot elected to execute an emergency landing in a nearby rice paddy field. All five crew members on board were reported uninjured, while the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it beyond repair. ## Official Findings The official investigation identified the probable cause of the incident as flaps problems during takeoff. No additional details regarding the specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date were provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 Feb 1967 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident near Tây Ninh, Vietnam?

Aircraft made emergency landing in rice paddy after flap issues during initial climb from Tây Ninh Airstrip. All five crew uninjured; aircraft damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 17 Feb 1967 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Feb 1967 involved a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, registration 60-0307, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Tây Ninh, Vietnam.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Flaps problems during takeoff