Crash of a Lockheed C-130H Hercules in Gevenlik: 27 killed

Date & Time: Apr 13, 1982 at 1440 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Operator:
Registration:
74-1678
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Erzurum - Erzincan
MSN:
4645
YOM:
1976
Location:
Gevenlik
Eastern Anatolia Region (Doğu Anadolu Bölgesi)
Country:
Turkey
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
19
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
27
Circumstances:
The four engine airplane was engaged in a round trip from Incirlik AFB via Sinop, Erzurum and Erzincan. On the leg from Erzurum to Erzincan, while cruising at an altitude of 20,000 feet, the airplane went out of control, dove into the ground and disintegrated in a snow covered field located in Gevenlik, about 68 km northeast of Erzincan Airport. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all 27 occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the engine n°4 detached in flight, hitting the engine n°3 and the wingtip fuel tank. This caused the wing to detach as well and the airplane became uncontrollable. It is believed that the engine n° 4 engine detached due to the loss of a nut. The force created by the vibrations caused the engine spar to brake off. The reason of the nut missing could not be determined.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130H Hercules in Gueltat Zemmour: 5 killed

Date & Time: Oct 12, 1981
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Operator:
Registration:
CNA-OH
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Survey / Patrol / Reconnaissance
Survivors:
No
Site:
Desert
MSN:
4717
YOM:
1977
Location:
Gueltat Zemmour
Laâyoune-Boujdour-Sakia El Hamra
Country:
Western Sahara
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
The aircraft was engaged in a reconnaissance mission and taking part to the Battle of Gueltat Zemmour (13 to 29 October 1981), carrying five crew members. En route, the airplane was shot down by a surface-to-air missile and crashed near Gueltat Zemmour, bursting into flames. All five crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the airplane was shot down by a surface-to-air missile fired by soldiers from the Front Polisario.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130H Hercules in Kahrizak: 80 killed

Date & Time: Sep 29, 1981 at 1900 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Operator:
Registration:
5-8552
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Ahwaz - Tehran
MSN:
4594
YOM:
1975
Location:
Kahrizak
Tehran City District
Country:
Iran
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
75
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
80
Circumstances:
While descending to Tehran-Mehrabad Airport, the four engine airplane crashed in unknown circumstances in Kahrizak, about 20 km south of the airport. All 80 occupants were killed, among them high ranking officers and the Iranian Minister of Defense.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130H Hercules at Nellis AFB: 7 killed

Date & Time: Sep 21, 1981
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Operator:
Registration:
74-1672
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
4623
YOM:
1975
Location:
Nellis AFB
Nevada
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
9
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
61
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
During a night approach to Nellis AFB, the crew failed to realize his altitude was too low when the airplane struck the ground on short final. Upon impact, fuel tanks ruptured and the aircraft came to rest in flames about a mile from the runway threshold. Seven occupants were killed while all others escaped with minor or no injuries. A load of ammunition and grenades caused the aircraft to explode and burn for several hours.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130H at Cairo West AFB: 17 killed

Date & Time: May 29, 1981
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Operator:
Registration:
1276
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
4792
YOM:
1978
Location:
Jabal al Mansuriyah AFB (Cairo West AFB / Sphinx Intl)
Giza
Country:
Egypt
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
11
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
17
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Cairo West AFB, while climbing, the four engine airplane stalled and crashed in a huge explosion on a small hill located near the airport. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and all 17 occupants were killed.

Crash of a Lockheed L-382E-44C Hercules in Menongue: 4 killed

Date & Time: May 16, 1981
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Operator:
Registration:
D2-EAS
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Luanda - Menongue
MSN:
4830
YOM:
1979
Location:
Menongue
Cuando Cubango
Country:
Angola
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
On final approach to Menongue, the four engine airplane was shot down by a surface-to-air missile and crashed. All four crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Shot down by a surface-to-air missile.

Crash of a Lockheed L-382E-27C Hercules near San Juan

Date & Time: Apr 24, 1981
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Operator:
Registration:
FAP396
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
4450
YOM:
1972
Location:
San Juan
Lambayeque
Country:
Peru
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route, the crew was forced to attempt an emergency landing due to fuel exhaustion. The airplane crash landed in an open field and was damaged beyond repair. There were no casualties.
Probable cause:
Forced landing attempted due to fuel exhaustion.

Crash of a Lockheed MC-130EY-1 Hercules off Tabones Islands: 23 killed

Date & Time: Feb 26, 1981 at 0525 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Operator:
Registration:
64-0564
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Cubi Point - Cubi Point
MSN:
4074
YOM:
1965
Flight number:
Stray 59
Location:
Tabones Islands
Zambales
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
9
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
15
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
23
Circumstances:
The aircraft departed Cubi Point NAS at 0428LT on an exercise over the South China Sea under call sign Stray 59, carrying members of the USAF as well as military personnel from Australia, Philippines and New Zealand. At 0525LT, while cruising at very low height, the airplane apparently hit the water and crashed off Tabones Islands. A crew member was rescued while 23 other occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
The exact cause of the accident could not be determined with certainty.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130E Hercules at Ramstein AFB: 9 killed

Date & Time: Jan 14, 1981 at 0920 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Operator:
Registration:
69-6581
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Ramstein - Oslo
MSN:
4357
YOM:
1969
Location:
Ramstein AFB
Rhineland-Palatinate
Country:
Germany
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
2
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Ramstein AFB, while in initial climb, the four engine airplane stalled and crashed on an ammunition depot, bursting into flames. All nine occupants were killed. It was reported that the aircraft nosed up and the tail stalled.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130H Hercules in Caracas: 11 killed

Date & Time: Nov 4, 1980
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Operator:
Registration:
3556
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
City
Schedule:
Caracas - Caracas
MSN:
4406
YOM:
1971
Location:
Caracas-Maiquetía-Simón Bolívar
Vargas
Country:
Venezuela
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
11
Circumstances:
The crew was engaged in a local training flight at Caracas-Maiquetía-Simón Bolívar Airport. After takeoff, while in initial climb, the airplane lost height and crashed onto several houses located near the airfield. The aircraft and five houses were destroyed. All six occupants as well as five people on the ground were killed.
Probable cause:
Loss of control during initial climb caused by an engine failure for undetermined reasons.
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