Fatal night training accident near Aspermont

5 fatalities • Aspermont, United States of America • Flight

A night training flight departing from Dyess Air Force Base resulted in a fatal crash in an uninhabited area of the Aspermont region.

What happened

During a scheduled night training mission originating from Dyess AFB in Abilene, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of control. The flight proceeded into the Aspermont region, where the plane impacted the ground in an uninhabited area. The exact circumstances surrounding the loss of control remain under investigation.

Following the impact, search and rescue efforts located the wreckage. Of the six people on board, there were five fatalities and one survivor. The rescued crew member was the only individual to emerge from the crash site alive.

Findings

At this stage, the specific reasons for the loss of control have not been determined. The aircraft crashed in an area with no inhabitants, and investigators are working to establish the sequence of events that led to the loss of flight stability.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1966-10-12 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident near Aspermont, United States of America?

A night training flight departing from Dyess Air Force Base resulted in a fatal crash in an uninhabited area of the Aspermont region.

Were there any fatalities in the 1966-10-12 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1966-10-12 involved a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, registration 63-7886, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Aspermont, United States of America.

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