Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 31 March 1968
Aircraft Type: Fairchild C-123K Provider
Owner/operator: United States Air Force – USAF
Registration Number: 54-653
Location: Duc Pho –
ÿ Vietnam
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: The engine or rotor system (specific component not specified).The engine or rotor system (specific component not specified).
Category: Accident
A twin-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic mechanical failure during takeoff, resulting in irreparable damage to the aircraft.A twin-engine aircraft experienced a catastrophic mechanical failure during takeoff, resulting in irreparable damage to the aircraft.
Description
Crashed on takeoff following a mechanical problem. Damaged beyond repair.
Source of Information
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Mechanical failure during takeoff, likely involving a critical component.Mechanical failure during takeoff, likely involving a critical component.Share on:
