62-1853
We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.
Safety history
- August 12, 1972Accident
Shortly after takeoff from Sóc Trăng, while climbing to a height of 500 feet, the airplane was hit by small arms, went out of control and crashed in a field. Seven crew members and 23 passengers (US and South-Vietnamese soldiers) were killed. Fourteen other occupants were injured. Crew killed were: Maj Jerry Duane Vance, Cpt Terry Kohler, Maj James Wesley Fulk, Cpt Merrill Howard Masin, Cpt Charles Price Roberts, Cpt Timmie Joe Ward, M/Sgt Ray Edwin Tannehill. Probable cause (official findings)