Crash of a Lockheed C-130H Hercules near Las Palmas: 10 killed

Date & Time: May 28, 1980 at 1025 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
T.10-1
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Madrid – Tenerife – Las Palmas
MSN:
4520
YOM:
1973
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
10
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a flight from Tenerife to Las Palmas where 70 soldiers should embark. The descent to Gando Airport was initiated from the west in marginal weather conditions. In limited visibility due to clouds, the four engine airplane struck the slope of Mt Hoya del Gamonal located about 17 km northwest of the airport. The aircraft was destroyed and all 10 occupants were killed. For unknown reasons, the crew initiated the approach from the west over the island instead of flying along the northern coast of the island.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain.

Crash of a Lockheed EC-130E Hercules at Posht-e Bādām AFB AFB: 5 killed

Date & Time: Apr 24, 1980
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
62-1809
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
MSN:
3770
YOM:
1963
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
After landing at Posht-e Bādām AFB, the four engine airplane collided with a USMC Douglas RH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter registered 158761. The collision occurred in unknown circumstances and both aircraft were taking part to an evacuation of US citizens. All eight occupants on both aircraft were killed.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130H Hercules near Incirlik AFB: 18 killed

Date & Time: Mar 14, 1980 at 1500 LT
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
74-2064
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Incirlik - Incirlik
MSN:
4659
YOM:
1976
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
12
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
18
Circumstances:
Following a logistic mission, the crew was returning to Adana-Incirlik Airbase. While descending to an altitude of 5,000 feet, the crew was cleared to continue to 3,000 feet when an explosion occurred in the left wing. Out of control, the airplane crashed on a hill located 25 km from the airbase and burst into flames. All 18 occupants were killed. It is believed that an explosion occurred in a fuel tank located in the left wing.

Crash of a Lockheed L-382C-72D Hercules off Panama City: 4 killed

Date & Time: Sep 28, 1979
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
CP-1375
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Panama City – La Paz
MSN:
4744
YOM:
1977
Country:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
Following a night takeoff from Panama City-Tocumen Airport, while climbing, the four engine airplane went out of control and crashed into the sea. The aircraft was destroyed and all four crew members were killed.

Crash of a Lockheed L-382B-6C Hercules in São Tomé

Date & Time: May 15, 1979
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
D2-FAF
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Luanda - São Tomé
MSN:
4176
YOM:
1966
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After touchdown at São Tomé Airport, the four engine airplane was unable to stop within the remaining distance, overran and came to rest. All five occupants escaped uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Ground collision of two Lockheed C-130 Hercules in Lahore

Date & Time: Mar 15, 1979
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
23488
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
3698
YOM:
1962
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
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
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
10687
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
4117
YOM:
1965
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
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
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
MM62000
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
4497
YOM:
1973
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
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
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
68-10951
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Little Rock - Fort Campbell
MSN:
4331
YOM:
1969
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
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.