Incident Overview

Date: Friday 9 November 2018
Aircraft Type: Lockheed C-130E Hercules
Owner/operator: Pakistan Air Force
Registration Number: 4180
Location: Chaklala-PAF Base Nur Khan (RWP) – ÿ Pakistan
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 9
Component Affected: Aircraft structure, specifically the fuselage and walls surrounding the aircraft.Aircraft structure, specifically the fuselage and walls surrounding the aircraft.
Category: Accident
A Lockheed C-130 Hercules aircraft operated by the Pakistan Air Force experienced a fire during a training flight at PAF Base Nur Khan. The aircraft slid into a wall and ignited, resulting in the survival of all crew members.A Lockheed C-130 Hercules aircraft operated by the Pakistan Air Force experienced a fire during a training flight at PAF Base Nur Khan. The aircraft slid into a wall and ignited, resulting in the survival of all crew members.

Description

A Lockheed C-130 Hercules, operated by the Pakistan Air Force burst into flames during an accident at PAF Base Nur Khan at Chaklala, Pakistan. All crew on board survived the accident. The accident occurred as the aircraft made a hard landing during a training flight. The aircraft slid into a wall and a fire broke out.

Source of Information

http://www.historyofpia.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=27083http://www.historyofpia.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=27083

Primary Cause

Hard landing during a training flight, likely due to a combination of factors including terrain and pilot error.Hard landing during a training flight, likely due to a combination of factors including terrain and pilot error.

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