Tam Kỳ | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

The twin engine aircraft was completing a special flight from Quảng Ngãi to Đà Nẵng with an intermediate stop in Tam Kỳ on behalf of the US Air Force. Shortly after takeoff from Tam Kỳ Airport, while climbing, one of the engine failed. The pilot elected to make an emergency landing when the airplane struck a dirt bank and crashed in flames. Four passengers were killed while four other occupants were injured.

Probable cause:

Engine failure after takeoff for undetermined reason.

Final Report:

Crash of a Curtiss C-46D-20-CU Commando in Tam Kỳ

Date & Time: Nov 17, 1966

Type of aircraft:

Curtiss C-46 Commando

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Registration:

B-156

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Plain, Valley

MSN:

22353

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1945

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While on a VIP flight within Vietnam, the airplane was struck by enemy fire. The airplane caught fire and the crew elected to make an emergency landing. The aircraft eventually crash landed in an open field and came to rest in flames. All 34 occupants were evacuated safely while the aircraft was destroyed by fire.

Probable cause:

Shot down by enemy fire.

Crash of a Fairchild UC-123B Provider in Tam Kỳ

Date & Time: Jun 20, 1966

Type of aircraft:

Fairchild C-123 Provider

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Registration:

56-4378

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Chu Lai – Đà Nẵng

MSN:

20262

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1956

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While cruising at low height, the airplane was struck by enemy fire. The pilot was able to complete an emergency landing in a rice paddy field and all three crew members evacuated safely while the aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire.

Probable cause:

Shot down by enemy fire.