Lockheed C-130 Hercules

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23488

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Taxiing

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3698

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1962

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Collided in unknown circumstances with a second Lockheed C-130 Hercules of the Pakistan Air Force at Lahore Airport. There were no casualties.

Ground collision of two Lockheed C-130 Hercules in Lahore

Date & Time: Mar 15, 1979

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Registration:

10687

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Taxiing

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4117

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1965

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Collided in unknown circumstances with a second Lockheed C-130 Hercules of the Pakistan Air Force at Lahore Airport. There were no casualties.

Ground accident of a Lockheed C-130H Hercules in Milan

Date & Time: Jan 23, 1979

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MM62000

Flight Phase:

Parking

Flight Type:

Test

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MSN:

4497

YOM:

1973

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Technicians were engaged in ground tests at Malpensa Airport. While parked on the ramp, an engine run-up was initiated when the airplane jumped over the chocks and eventually struck obstacles and came to rest. There were no injuries.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130E Hercules at Fort Campbell AFB: 5 killed

Date & Time: Dec 10, 1978

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Landing (descent or approach)

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68-10951

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Little Rock - Fort Campbell

MSN:

4331

YOM:

1969

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Fort Campbell AFB

Kentucky

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United States of America

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North America

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On final approach to Fort Campbell AFB, the airplane lost height and crashed short of runway. The aircraft was destroyed and all five crew members were killed.

Probable cause:

Loss of control caused by a broken throttle linkage.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130E Hercules in Cottageville: 6 killed

Date & Time: Nov 30, 1978

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Registration:

68-10936

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Flight

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Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Pope - Charleston

MSN:

4316

YOM:

1969

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Cottageville

South Carolina

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United States of America

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North America

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En route from Pope AFB to Charleston, while flying in stormy weather, the four engine airplane went out of control, spiraled to the ground and crashed in a field. All six crew members were killed.

Probable cause:

Loss of control after being struck by lightning.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130H Hercules at Doshan Tappeh AFB: 9 killed

Date & Time: Sep 18, 1978

Type of aircraft:

Landing (descent or approach)

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Registration:

5-8532

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Humanitarian

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Doshan Tappeh AFB (Tehran)

MSN:

4457

YOM:

1972

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Tehran City District

Country:

Iran

Region:

Asia

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The crew was returning to Doshan Tappeh AFB after taking part to a humanitarian mission following a recent earthquake. On final approach, the pilot decided to make a go-around when an engine failed. The airplane lost height and crashed. Four occupants were seriously injured while nine others were killed.

Probable cause:

Engine failure on final approach for unknown reasons.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130E Hercules in Conway: 8 killed

Date & Time: Sep 8, 1978 at 2300 LT

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Registration:

64-0532

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Training

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Site:

Mountains

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Little Rock - Little Rock

MSN:

4021

YOM:

1964

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Conway

Arkansas

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United States of America

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North America

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The crew departed Little Rock-Jacksonville AFB for a training mission. While flying by night in poor weather conditions, the four engine airplane struck the slope of a mountain located near Conway, about 20 miles northwest of the airbase. All eight crew members were killed.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130H Hercules near Pichincha: 11 killed

Date & Time: Jul 12, 1978

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FAE748

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Flight

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