Crash of a De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver AL1 in Pincher Creek

Date & Time: May 28, 1978
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
Operator:
Registration:
XV273
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
1654
YOM:
1966
Location:
Pincher Creek
Alberta
Country:
Canada
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The single engine airplane failed to climb following a downhill takeoff that was completed with a tailwind. It bounced several times then struck trees, stalled and came to rest in a marsh. Two occupants were injured while three others were unhurt.

Crash of a Shin Meiwa PS-1 near Takaoka: 13 killed

Date & Time: May 17, 1978
Type of aircraft:
Shin Meiwa PS-1
Operator:
Registration:
5812
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
1012
Location:
Takaoka
Chūbu
Country:
Japan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
13
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
13
Circumstances:
Crashed in unknown circumstances in a mountainous area located northwest of Takaoka. All 13 crew members were killed.

Crash of a Beechcraft 65-B80 Queen Air off Songkhla: 6 killed

Date & Time: Apr 30, 1978
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft 80 Queen Air
Operator:
Registration:
04676
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
LD-440
YOM:
1971
Location:
Songkhla
Songkhla (สงขลา)
Country:
Thailand
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Songkhla Airport, while climbing, the twin engine airplane went out of control and crashed into Songkhla Lake. All six occupants were killed.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130E Hercules in Sparrevohn: 7 killed

Date & Time: Apr 28, 1978 at 1450 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Operator:
Registration:
63-7766
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Elmendorf - Sparrevohn
MSN:
3832
YOM:
1963
Location:
Sparrevohn
Alaska
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
On approach to Sparrevohn Airfield, the four engine airplane crashed few hundred yards short of runway. It was destroyed upon impact, killing all seven occupants.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130E Hercules at Bicycle Lake AFB: 3 killed

Date & Time: Apr 15, 1978
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Operator:
Registration:
63-7787
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Bicycle Lake - Bicycle Lake
MSN:
3854
YOM:
1963
Location:
Bicycle Lake AFB
California
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a local training flight at Bicycle Lake AFB. On final approach, the airplane stalled and crashed. Three crew members were killed while three others were injured.

Crash of a De Havilland C-115 Buffalo in Rio Branco

Date & Time: Mar 16, 1978
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo
Operator:
Registration:
2358
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Rio Branco – Cruzeiro do Sul
MSN:
28
YOM:
1968
Location:
Rio Branco
Acre
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The airplane was completing a flight from Rio Branco to Cruzeiro do Sul, carrying five tons of rice and beans. In unclear circumstances, it struck a truck while taking off and the decision to return was taken. One of the main landing gear could not be lowered so the crew burned the fuel and jettisoned 30 sacks of cargo. The aircraft belly landed and came to rest. There were no injuries but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Lockheed RC-121T Super Constellation in Keflavik

Date & Time: Mar 15, 1978 at 0900 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-121 Super Constellation
Operator:
Registration:
55-0121
Flight Phase:
Taxiing
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
4394
YOM:
1956
Location:
Keflavik
Southern Peninsula (Suðurnes)
Country:
Iceland
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
17
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While taxiing at Keflavik Airport, the left main gear collapsed. The airplane sank on its belly, causing the propellers of both left engine to struck the ground as well. A fuel tank was punctured and a fire erupted. All 17 occupants were able to evacuate safely while the aircraft was destroyed by fire.
Probable cause:
Failure of the left main gear due to corrosion.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-75-DL in Surat Thani

Date & Time: Mar 15, 1978
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
L2-48/18
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
19400
YOM:
1944
Location:
Surat Thani
Surat Thani (สุราษฎร์ธานี)
Country:
Thailand
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
8
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route, the left engine failed. The crew was cleared to divert to Surat Thani Airport for an emergency landing. Upon touchdown, the airplane went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest. All 10 occupants escaped with minor injuries while the aircraft was written off.
Probable cause:
Failure of the left engine in flight for unknown reasons.
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