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

Date & Time: Aug 28, 1975 at 1305 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Operator:
Registration:
TC-62
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
San Miguel de Tucumán – La Rioja – San Juan – El Palomar
MSN:
4309
YOM:
1968
Location:
San Miguel de Tucumán-Teniente Benjamin Matienzo
Tucumán
Country:
Argentina
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
114
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
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
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Operator:
Registration:
57-0454
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Selfridge - Selfridge
MSN:
3161
YOM:
1958
Location:
Imlay City
Michigan
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
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
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Operator:
Registration:
55-0002
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
3029
YOM:
1957
Location:
Biên Hòa
Đồng Nai Province
Country:
Vietnam
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
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
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Operator:
Registration:
58-0721
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
3516
YOM:
1959
Location:
New Orleans-Alvin Callender Field NAS
Louisiana
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
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:
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Operator:
South Vietnamese Air Force
Registration:
55-0016
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
4043
YOM:
1957
Location:
Sông Bé
Bình Phước Province
Country:
Vietnam
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
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
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Operator:
Alaska International Air
Registration:
N102AK
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Fairbanks - Bettles - Dietrich Camp
MSN:
4234
YOM:
1967
Location:
Old Man's Camp
Alaska
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Captain / Total flying hours:
9000
Captain / Total hours on type:
6200.00
Circumstances:
While flying to Bettles Airport by night and moderate turbulences, the airplane went out of control and crashed in an isolated area located in Old Man's Camp, about 31 miles southeast of Bettles Airport. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all four crew members were killed. They were completing a cargo flight from Fairbanks to Dietrich Camp with an intermediate stop in Bettles, carrying a load of 6,800 gallons of fuel.
Probable cause:
In-flight airframe failure following inadequate maintenance and inspection. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Engine structure,
- Separation in flight,
- Fatigue-fastener holes in lower hat section,
- Skin panels, n°3 engine compressor diffuser case,
- Right wing separated.
Final Report:

Crash of a Lockheed WC-130H Hercules into the South China Sea: 10 killed

Date & Time: Oct 13, 1974
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Operator:
Registration:
65-0965
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Schedule:
Taipei - Saigon
MSN:
4106
YOM:
1965
Location:
South China Sea
All World
Country:
World
Region:
World
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
10
Circumstances:
En route from Taipei to Saigon, the airplane encountered poor weather conditions and crashed into the South China Sea. SAR operations were conducted but eventually abandoned few days later as no trace of the aircraft nor the 10 occupants was found. At the time of the accident, weather conditions were poor due to typhoon 'Bess'.
Probable cause:
Due to lack of evidences as the aircraft was not found, the exact cause of the accident could not be determined.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130E Hercules at Kadena AFB

Date & Time: Sep 30, 1974
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Operator:
Registration:
63-7802
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
3868
YOM:
1963
Location:
Kadena AFB
Okinawa
Country:
Japan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After touchdown at Kadena AFB, the airplane went out of control, veered off runway to the right and came to rest. There were no injuries while the aircraft was written off.
Probable cause:
Failure of the reverse thrust system on engine n°4 after landing caused the engine to turn at full power while the reverse thrust systems run properly on engine n°1, 2 and 3.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130H Hercules in Kisangani: 31 killed

Date & Time: Aug 18, 1974
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Operator:
Zaire Air Force - Force Aérienne Zaïroise
Registration:
9T-TCD
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Kinshasa - Kisangani
MSN:
4422
YOM:
1971
Location:
Kisangani
Orientale
Country:
Democratic Republic of Congo
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
24
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
31
Circumstances:
During a night approach to Kisangani Airport, the four engine airplane crashed in unknown circumstances few km from the runway threshold. The wreckage was found the following morning and all 31 occupants have been killed.

Crash of a Lockheed L-382B-10C Hercules near Springfield: 4 killed

Date & Time: May 23, 1974 at 1653 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Operator:
Registration:
N14ST
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Alameda – Indianapolis – Wilmington
MSN:
4225
YOM:
1967
Flight number:
SAT014
Location:
Springfield
Illinois
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Captain / Total flying hours:
15553
Captain / Total hours on type:
2424.00
Copilot / Total flying hours:
4222
Copilot / Total hours on type:
1060
Aircraft flight hours:
18837
Circumstances:
In the morning, the four engine airplane departed Alameda NAS, California, for Wilmington, with an intermediate stop in Indianapolis, carrying cargo on behalf of the US Air Force. While cruising over Colorado, the crew modified his route to avoid a thunderstorm area. Few minutes later, while cruising in better weather conditions, the left wing detached by section 162. The aircraft rolled and yawed sharply and after the left wing completely failed, the right wing failed outboard of the n°4 engine. Out of control, the airplane entered a dive and crashed in an open field. All four crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
The undiscovered, preexisting fatigue cracks, which reduced the strength of the left wing to the degree that it failed as a result of positive aerodynamic loads created by moderate turbulence.
Final Report:
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