Crash of a Lockheed C-130E Hercules in Cottageville: 6 killed
Date & Time:
Nov 30, 1978
Operator:
Registration:
68-10936
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Pope - Charleston
MSN:
4316
YOM:
1969
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
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.
