3 fatalities

1978-04-15: Lockheed C-130 Hercules (63-7787) — United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) — Bicycle Lake AFB, United States of America

Bicycle Lake AFB, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On April 15, 1978, a Lockheed C-130 Hercules (registration 63-7787) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Bicycle Lake AFB, United States of America during landing or approach. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft entered a stall while the crew was performing a final approach for landing. 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)Primary reportUpdated 1781226797Data APIEditorial standards

A training flight ended in a fatal accident at Bicycle Lake AFB when an aircraft stalled during its final approach.

What happened

During a scheduled local training mission at Bicycle Lake AFB, an aircraft experienced a loss of control while attempting to land. As the crew was executing the final approach phase of the flight, the airplane entered a stall condition.

This aerodynamic stall resulted in a crash at the airfield. The accident resulted in three fatalities among the personnel on board. Additionally, three injuries were reported following the impact.

Findings

  • The aircraft was in the final approach phase of flight when the incident occurred.
  • The primary factor leading to the crash was an aircraft stall during the landing sequence.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a stall while the crew was performing a final approach for landing.