Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 30 November 1967
Aircraft Type: de Havilland Canada C-7B Caribou (DHC-4)
Owner/operator: United States Air Force – USAF
Registration Number: 62-4175
Location: 5 km S of Qui Nhon Airport (UIH) –
ÿ Vietnam
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 26 / Occupants: 26
Component Affected: Aircraft Flight Control SystemAircraft Flight Control System
Category: Accident
A Caribou aircraft approached Qui Nhon, Vietnam, and was advised by the pilot that weather conditions were below safety minima. Due to decreased visibility caused by low clouds and rain, the pilot initiated a flight to Nha Trang, Vietnam, where conditions were significantly improved. During the flight, the aircraft struck a mountain at an altitude of 1,850 feet, resulting in damage.A Caribou aircraft approached Qui Nhon, Vietnam, and was advised by the pilot that weather conditions were below safety minima. Due to decreased visibility caused by low clouds and rain, the pilot initiated a flight to Nha Trang, Vietnam, where conditions were significantly improved. During the flight, the aircraft struck a mountain at an altitude of 1,850 feet, resulting in damage.
Description
As the C-7 Caribou approached Qui Nhon, the pilot was advised that the weather at the airfield had fallen below safety minima. He decided to proceed to Nha Trang where the weather was better but the aircraft hit a mountain at 1,850 feet. Visibility had decreased due to the presence of low clouds and rain.
Primary Cause
Reduced visibility due to low clouds and rain.Reduced visibility due to low clouds and rain.Share on:
