Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 13 April 1968
Aircraft Type: Lockheed C-130B Hercules
Owner/operator: United States Air Force – USAF
Registration Number: 61-0967
Location: Khe Sanh –
ÿ Vietnam
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 8
Component Affected: C-130B Transport PlaneC-130B Transport Plane
Category: Accident
A C-130B transport plane veered off the runway during landing at Khe Sanh, impacting cargo pallets and vehicles, resulting in a fire. The plane sustained damage.A C-130B transport plane veered off the runway during landing at Khe Sanh, impacting cargo pallets and vehicles, resulting in a fire. The plane sustained damage.
Description
The C-130B transport plane veered off the runway upon landing at Khe Sanh. The airplane struck cargo pallets and several vehicles before coming to rest. A fire erupted.
Primary Cause
Runway excursion during landing.Runway excursion during landing.Share on:
