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We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.

Safety history

  • June 27, 1965AccidentHull loss

    On final approach to Saigon Airport, the aircraft was shot down by enemy fire and crashed few km short of runway. The aircraft was destroyed and all 16 occupants were killed. The C-123 was used on a MACV-SOG mission. The Military Assistance Command, Vietnam Studies and Observation Group (MACV-SOG) was a joint service high command unconventional warfare task force engaged in highly classified operations throughout Southeast Asia. The aircraft had no standard markings on it, but were painted with

    Fairchild C-123 Provider · 16 fatalities