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Fatal Training Crash Near Nellis AFB (74-2068)

Nevada, United States of AmericaFlight

On June 28, 1983, a Lockheed C-130 Hercules (registration 74-2068) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Nevada, United States of America in flight. 6 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 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A six-person crew was killed when their aircraft stalled and crashed during a low-altitude heavy equipment drop training mission near Nellis AFB.

Incident Overview and Flight Profile An aircraft crew departed from Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas to conduct a training mission focused on heavy equipment drops. During the operation, the aircraft was flying at a low altitude when the pilot initiated a turn. The aircraft subsequently stalled and crashed into the ground. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date of the incident. ## Wreckage Location and Casualties The wreckage was recovered in an uninhabited, hilly terrain area situated approximately 100 miles northwest of Nellis Air Force Base. All six occupants aboard the aircraft were killed in the crash. No additional details regarding the cause of the stall or the specific circumstances leading to the accident are provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 28 Jun 1983 Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident near Nevada, United States of America?

A six-person crew was killed when their aircraft stalled and crashed during a low-altitude heavy equipment drop training mission near Nellis AFB.

Were there any fatalities in the 28 Jun 1983 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 28 Jun 1983 involved a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, registration 74-2068, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Nevada, United States of America.