Incident
A crew departed Nakhon Phanom Airport to conduct a supply mission that included dropping sensors. While flying at a low height, the aircraft was struck by enemy fire. Seven occupants bailed out before the aircraft crashed in flames into a dense wooded area.
Casualties and Evacuation
Both pilots were killed in the incident. The deceased were identified as Cdr Paul Lloyd Milius and P02 John Francis Hartzheim. The seven other occupants were evacuated approximately five hours after the crash.
Probable Cause
Official findings determined that the aircraft was shot down by enemy fire.