Crash of a Lockheed C-130H Hercules in Sibu: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 25, 1990 at 1200 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
M30-03
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Kuching - Sibu
MSN:
4674
YOM:
1976
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
32
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The four engine aircraft was completing a special flight from Kuching to Sibu, carrying members of a delegation taking part to Royal visit in Sibu. On final approach to Sibu Airport, the crew was forced to shut down both engines n°3 and 4 for unknown reasons. The approach was continued and after touchdown, the aircraft deviated from the centerline to the left, veered off runway and collided with trees. A passenger was killed by unsecured baggages and three other occupants were seriously injured. The aircraft was written off.

Crash of a Lockheed L-382E-22C Hercules in Juba

Date & Time: Aug 12, 1990
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N911SJ
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Juba - Nairobi
MSN:
4384
YOM:
1970
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Juba Airport, while climbing to a height of 300 feet and a speed of 155 knots, the engine n°4 lost power. The crew elected to return for an emergency landing when engine n°1 and 2 oversped. While completing a turn to join the runway 31, the engine n°3 lost power and its propeller was feathered. The crew was able to land the airplane safely but after touchdown, the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining distance, veered off runway and eventually collided with containers, bursting into flames. All five occupants escaped uninjured.
Probable cause:
The exact cause of the engine problems could not be determined with certainty. However, the assumption that the fuel was contaminated by water was not ruled out.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130H Hercules in Kinkole: 20 killed

Date & Time: Apr 20, 1990
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
9T-TCG
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Kinshasa – Gbadolite
MSN:
4736
YOM:
1977
Region:
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
18
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
20
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Kinshasa-N’Djili Airport, while climbing, a propeller blade on the engine n°3 detached and struck the engine n°4. Following severe vibrations, the aircraft became unstable, lost speed and height and crashed in Kinkole, about 8 km northeast of the airport. Four passengers, among them a young girl aged 4 were injured while 20 other occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Loss of a propeller blade and subsequent loss of control during initial climb.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130H Hercules in Sudan: 4 killed

Date & Time: Feb 8, 1990
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Harare - Maridi
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
Crashed somewhere in Sudan after being shot down by. At least four people were killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down.

Crash of a Lockheed L-382B-10C Hercules in Menongue

Date & Time: Jan 5, 1990
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
D2-THB
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
4222
YOM:
1967
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Menongue Airport, while in initial climb, the aircraft was hit by a surface-to-air missile that struck the engine n°4. The crew was cleared for an immediate return but the right wing caught fire while both right engines n°3 and 4 were out of service. Following an unstabilized approach, the crew was able to land but because the hydraulic systems were inoperative, the airplane could not be stopped within the remaining distance. It overran, lost its undercarriage and came to rest few dozen meters further. All seven occupants escaped with minor injuries while the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Shot down by a surface-to-air missile.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130 Hercules in Guayaramerín: 24 killed

Date & Time: Dec 21, 1989 at 1400 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
TAM-62
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Guayaramerín – Santa Cruz
MSN:
3187
YOM:
1958
Country:
Crew on board:
10
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
18
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
24
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, of the engine failed. The aircraft lost height and crashed in a dense wooded area. Four occupants were injured while 24 others were killed, among them women and children.
Probable cause:
Engine failure during initial climb for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Lockheed L-382B-2C Hercules in Jamba: 5 killed

Date & Time: Nov 27, 1989
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
N9205T
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Kamina - Jamba
MSN:
4129
YOM:
1966
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
The aircraft was completing a cargo flight from Kamina to Jamba on behalf of the CIA, carrying a load of weapons for the UNITA rebels. While approaching Jamba, the crew descended too low to avoid MPLA radar detection when on final, the aircraft struck trees and crashed in flames. All five crew members were killed. At the time of the accident, the visibility was poor due to the night and the runway was unlighted.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130H Hercules at Fort Bragg AFB: 1 killed

Date & Time: Aug 9, 1989 at 1900 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
74-1681
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Fort Bragg AFB - Fort Bragg AFB
MSN:
4654
YOM:
1976
Flight number:
USAF681
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
The four engine aircraft was engaged in a training mission at Fort Bragg AFB. While dropping a M551 Sheridan tank over the Sicily Drop Zone, the tank go stuck with the parachute cables. The airplane became unstable, stalled and crashed. Six crew members were injured while a seventh occupant was killed.

Crash of a Lockheed L-382G-51C Hercules in Tamanrasset

Date & Time: Aug 1, 1989
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
7T-VHK
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Algiers - Tamanrasset
MSN:
4883
YOM:
1981
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
For unknown reasons, the four engine aircraft landed hard, went out of control and came to rest. All four crew members were slightly injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130B Hercules in Ocaña

Date & Time: Jul 3, 1989
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
FAC-1007
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
3531
YOM:
1959
Country:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
For unknown reasons, the four engine aircraft landed hard at Ocaña-Aguas Claras Airport and was damaged beyond repair. There were no casualties.