Incident Overview
Date: Monday 6 October 1969
Aircraft Type: Lockheed C-130B Hercules
Owner/operator: United States Air Force – USAF
Registration Number: 58-0718
Location: near Chu Lai –
ÿ Vietnam
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 5 / Occupants: 5
Component Affected: Aircraft EngineAircraft Engine
Category: Accident
A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic explosion following an on-board incident. Investigation is underway to determine the precise cause, considering the possibility of friendly fire or sabotage.A small aircraft experienced a catastrophic explosion following an on-board incident. Investigation is underway to determine the precise cause, considering the possibility of friendly fire or sabotage.
Description
Crashed following an on-board explosion. Friendly fire or sabotage could have caused the accident.
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