Crash of a Lockheed C-130A Hercules in Imlay City: 6 killed
Date & Time:
Jul 26, 1975
Operator:
Registration:
57-0454
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Selfridge - Selfridge
MSN:
3161
YOM:
1958
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.
