Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 26 August 1972
Aircraft Type: Fairchild C-123K Provider
Owner/operator: Air America
Registration Number: ST-2
Location: near Pleiku Airport (PXU) –
ÿ Vietnam
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 8 / Occupants: 8
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A single-engine aircraft crashed during takeoff near [Location] on [Date]. The aircraft was a [Aircraft Type] registration number [Registration Number]. Initial reports indicate a loss of control and subsequent impact with the ground.A single-engine aircraft crashed during takeoff near [Location] on [Date]. The aircraft was a [Aircraft Type] registration number [Registration Number]. Initial reports indicate a loss of control and subsequent impact with the ground.
Description
Crashed.
Primary Cause
Loss of control during takeoff due to [Specific Factor – e.g., gust of wind, mechanical issue].Loss of control during takeoff due to [Specific Factor – e.g., gust of wind, mechanical issue].Share on:
