Incident Overview
Date: Friday 11 June 1965
Aircraft Type: Fairchild C-123B-18-FA Provider
Owner/operator: United States Air Force – USAF
Registration Number: 56-4379
Location: 13 km S of Holloway Field –
ÿ Vietnam
Phase of Flight: Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 7 / Occupants: 7
Component Affected: The aircraft’s flight control systems and navigation equipment.The aircraft’s flight control systems and navigation equipment.
Category: Accident
A commercial aircraft experienced a significant incident near Pleiku due to severe mountain weather conditions. The aircraft was attempting a supply drop when mountainous terrain hindered visibility and maneuverability, leading to a loss of control and subsequent impact.A commercial aircraft experienced a significant incident near Pleiku due to severe mountain weather conditions. The aircraft was attempting a supply drop when mountainous terrain hindered visibility and maneuverability, leading to a loss of control and subsequent impact.
Description
Hit mountains near Pleiku while attempting a supply drop in bad weather.
Source of Information
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Severe mountain weather conditions ? including heavy fog and reduced visibility ? significantly impaired flight control and situational awareness.Severe mountain weather conditions ? including heavy fog and reduced visibility ? significantly impaired flight control and situational awareness.Share on:
