Fatal crash during training mission near Greenville-Abide Airpark

6 fatalities • Greenville-Abide Airpark, United States of America • Landing (descent or approach)

A four-engine aircraft crashed while on final approach to an airfield in Arkansas, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During a scheduled training flight conducted for the 154th Squadron of the Air National Guard of Arkansas, a four-engine aircraft went down near Greenville-Abide Airpark Airfield. The aircraft was on its final approach to the runway when it impacted the ground less than one mile from the threshold.

There were no survivors of the impact. The incident resulted in six fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft.

Findings

The specific circumstances surrounding the crash remain undetermined, as the cause of the descent and subsequent impact has not yet been established.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1988-06-08 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident near Greenville-Abide Airpark, United States of America?

A four-engine aircraft crashed while on final approach to an airfield in Arkansas, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1988-06-08 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1988-06-08 involved a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, registration 61-2373, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Greenville-Abide Airpark, United States of America.

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