Lockheed C-130 Hercules

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Registration:

CF-PWX

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Cargo

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Democratic Republic of Congo

Schedule:

Ostende - Lubumbashi

MSN:

4361

YOM:

1969

Location:

Lubumbashi

Katanga

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Africa

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On final approach to Lubumbashi Airport while on a cargo flight from Ostende, the pilot-in-command failed to realize his altitude was too low when the airplane struck a 30 metres high tree with its right wing. Upon impact, the right wing was partially torn off. The airplane lost height and crashed few hundred metres short of runway threshold. All six occupants were killed.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130H Hercules in Lajes: 68 killed

Date & Time: Sep 3, 1976 at 2145 LT

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Registration:

7772

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Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

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Caracas - Lajes - Barcelone

MSN:

4408

YOM:

1971

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While descending to Lajes Airport, the crew encountered very poor weather conditions and limited visibility due to the night, low clouds and heavy rain falls. On short final, the pilot failed to realize his altitude was too low when the airplane struck the top of a hill located 1,500 metres short of runway 16 threshold and crashed in flames. The aircraft was destroyed and all 68 occupants were killed, among them members of the Venezuelan choir Orfeón Universitario who were flying to Barcelona, Spain, to take part to an international festival. At the time of the accident, weather conditions were poor with heavy rain falls and winds gusting to 30 knots after the hurricane 'Emmy' passed over the Azores Islands that day.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130H Hercules near el-Arīsh: 20 killed

Date & Time: Nov 25, 1975 at 1850 LT

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Registration:

4X-FBO/203

Flight Phase:

Flight

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Site:

Mountains

Schedule:

el-Arīsh - el-Arīsh

MSN:

4530

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1974

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The crew was returning to el-Arīsh Airport following a night exercice. At an altitude of 3,000 feet, while cruising in limited visibility, the airplane struck the slope of Mt Jebel Halal located about 49 south of el-Arīsh Airport. The wreckage was found five meters below the summit and all 20 occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

The accident was the consequence of a controlled flight into terrain. The lack of visibility was considered as a contributing factor.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130E Hercules in San Miguel de Tucumán: 6 killed

Date & Time: Aug 28, 1975 at 1305 LT

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Registration:

TC-62

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

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Survivors:

Yes

Site:

San Miguel de Tucumán-Teniente Benjamin Matienzo

Schedule:

San Miguel de Tucumán – La Rioja – San Juan – El Palomar

MSN:

4309

YOM:

1968

Location:

Tucumán

Country:

Argentina

Region:

South America

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114

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The airplane was flying back to El Palomar Airbase in Buenos Aires with intermediate stops in La Rioja and San Juan, carrying 114 policemen (Argentine Federal Police) who were returning to their base after an intervention in the Tucumán Province. During the takeoff roll, after a course of 800 meters and at a speed of 200 km/h, the pilot started the rotation when an explosion occurred on the runway surface approximately 100 meters in front of him. While climbing to a height of some 12-15 meters, the aircraft was hit by debris and the denotation. Control was lost and the airplane crashed in flames 400 meters further. 115 occupants were evacuated, 29 of them were injured. Six policemen were killed and the aircraft was destroyed.

Probable cause:

Loss of control during takeoff following a bomb explosion that was placed on the runway pavement. Investigations determined that a plan was to set off an explosive charge in the form of a conical tip placed below the runway when the C-130 was to be at full throttle during takeoff. Named 'Operation Gardel', the action was planned by the Peronist guerilla organization 'Montoneros'. Near the middle of the runway some 1,100 meters away from the northern end and 1,000 from the southern, a disused sewer led to a storm drain. A cable was laid through the 250 meter tunnel, emerging from the storm drain and connecting the charge to the 12V battery of a parked vehicle. The switch would be activated from a nearby pit.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130A Hercules in Imlay City: 6 killed

Date & Time: Jul 26, 1975

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Registration:

57-0454

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Training

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Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Selfridge - Selfridge

MSN:

3161

YOM:

1958

Location:

Imlay City

Michigan

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United States of America

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North America

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The crew departed Selfridge AFB (ANG) for a training mission. While cruising about 45 miles north of Detroit, the crew lost control of the airplane that crashed in an open field located in Imlay City. The aircraft was destroyed and all six crew members were killed.

Probable cause:

A propeller blade separated from the engine n°3 in flight and struck the engine n°4. Control was lost.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130A Hercules in Biên Hòa

Date & Time: Apr 6, 1975

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Registration:

55-0002

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Yes

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3029

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1957

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After touchdown at Biên Hòa Airport, the four engine airplane was unable to stop within the remain distance, overran and came to rest in flames. There were no casualties while the aircraft was destroyed by fire.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130B Hercules in New Orleans: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 2, 1975

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Registration:

58-0721

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

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Survivors:

Yes

Site:

New Orleans-Alvin Callender Field NAS

MSN:

3516

YOM:

1959

Location:

Louisiana

Country:

United States of America

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North America

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Shortly after takeoff from New Orleans-Alvin Callender Field NAS, while in initial climb, the engine n°1 failed. Control was lost and the airplane crashed near the airport. Two crew members were killed while four others were injured.

Probable cause:

Failure of the engine n°1 for undetermined reasons.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130A Hercules in Sông Bé

Date & Time: Dec 25, 1974

Type of aircraft:

South Vietnamese Air Force

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Registration:

55-0016

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4043

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1957

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Shot down while approaching Sông Bé Airport and crashed. Occupant's fate unknown.

Probable cause:

Shot down by ground fire.

Crash of a Lockheed L-382B-14C Hercules in Old Man’s Camp: 4 killed

Date & Time: Oct 27, 1974 at 2336 LT

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