Crash of a Lockheed EC-130E Hercules at Posht-e Bādām AFB AFB: 5 killed
Date & Time:
Apr 24, 1980
Operator:
Registration:
62-1809
Survivors:
No
MSN:
3770
YOM:
1963
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.
