Aircraft Crash During Supply Mission (159131)

Incident Overview and Casualties The aircraft experienced a catastrophic failure during its landing phase, resulting in the loss of a wing. The plane subsequently crashed upside down. The accident resulted in the deaths of two occupants, while the remaining 11 individuals on board were successfully rescued. ## Mission Context At the time of the accident, the aircraft was engaged in a supply mission conducted on behalf of the American National Scientific Foundation. The cargo consisted of a repair kit intended for another LC-130 aircraft, which carried the registration number 148321. This specific LC-130 had previously been involved in a crash in 1971.