61-0965

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

Safety history

  • June 23, 1969Accident

    On final approach top Katum Special Forces Camp, at an altitude of 3,000 feet, the airplane was hit in the port wing by a quad .50 calibre radar-directed anti-aircraft gun causing a fire an engine failure. The aircraft went out of control, dove into the ground and crashed few km short of runway. All six crew members were killed. Crew: Cpt Gary Edward Brunner, Maj William Howard Condit, 1st Lt Terry Michael Reed, Lt Col Jean Arthur Kearby, S/Sgt Billy Wallace McDonald, S/Sgt George Charles Peters

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