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Crash of a Boeing KC-135A-BN Stratotanker at Walker AFB: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jun 3, 1965 at 2300 LT
Type of aircraft:
Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker
Operator:
Registration:
63-8042
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Refuelling
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Walker - Walker
MSN:
18659
YOM:
1964
Location:
Walker AFB
New Mexico
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
Just after liftoff, while in initial climb, the four engine aircraft stalled and crashed in a huge explosion. All five crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
It is reported the loss of control was caused by the failure of the electric system.

Crash of a De Havilland CV-2B Caribou in Tra My

Date & Time: May 16, 1965
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-4 Caribou
Operator:
Registration:
62-4164
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
102
YOM:
1963
Location:
Tra My
Quảng Nam Province
Country:
Vietnam
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed while taking off from Tra My Airstrip. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Fairchild C-123B-12-FA Provider in Hớn Quản

Date & Time: May 12, 1965
Type of aircraft:
Fairchild C-123 Provider
Operator:
Registration:
55-4516
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Supply
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
20177
YOM:
1955
Location:
Hớn Quản
Bình Phước Province
Country:
Vietnam
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Following a supply mission, the airplane crashed in unknown circumstances in the jungle. The airplane was destroyed and all five crew members were injured.
Probable cause:
The accident was the result of a crew error.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130A Hercules in Korat: 6 killed

Date & Time: Apr 24, 1965
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Operator:
Registration:
57-0475
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Supply
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Korat - Korat
MSN:
3182
YOM:
1958
Location:
Korat
Nakhon Ratchasima (นครราชสีมา)
Country:
Thailand
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
The crew was returning to Korat following a flare dropping mission over Vietnam. On approach, the pilot encountered poor weather conditions and low visibility and decided to make a go around when the airplane struck trees and crashed on a hill located few km from the airport. All six crew members from the 817th airborne were killed.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130E Hercules near Alençon: 7 killed

Date & Time: Mar 25, 1965 at 2130 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Operator:
Registration:
63-7797
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Evreux - Evreux
MSN:
3863
YOM:
1963
Location:
Alençon
Orne
Country:
France
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
The crew departed Évreux Airport for a night training flight with two other similar airplane. While cruising at low height, the crew encountered poor weather conditions when the airplane struck power cables and crashed in flames in a field located near the Château de Durcet. The airplane was totally destroyed and all seven crew members were killed.

Crash of a Douglas C-47 at Clark AFB: 5 killed

Date & Time: Mar 25, 1965
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Clark AFB (Angeles City)
Pampanga
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
On final approach to Clark AFB, the twin engine airplane collided with a USAF Rockwell T-39A Sabreliner registered 62-4458. The jet was carrying a crew of two who was completing a local training flight. Both airplane crash 1,5 km east of the airfield and all seven occupants on both aircraft were killed.

Crash of a Rockwell T-39A Sabreliner at Clark AFB: 2 killed

Date & Time: Mar 25, 1965
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell T-39 Sabreliner
Operator:
Registration:
62-4458
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Clark - Clark
MSN:
276-11
Location:
Clark AFB (Angeles City)
Pampanga
Country:
Philippines
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a local training flight at Clark AFB. On final approach, the Sabreliner collided with a USAF C-47 carrying a crew of five. Both airplane went out of control and crashed 1,5 km east of the airbase. All seven crew members on both aircraft were killed.

Crash of a Douglas C-124 Globemaster II near Cordova: 6 killed

Date & Time: Mar 24, 1965 at 1415 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-124 Globemaster II
Operator:
Registration:
52-1075
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Training
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Dover - Dover
MSN:
43984
Location:
Cordova
Maryland
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 Dover AFB on a training mission. During flight, the right wingtip detached and separated until the engine number four. Out of control, the airplane dove into the ground and crashed in a wooded area located near Cordova. All six crew members were killed.

Crash of a Boeing KC-135A-BN Stratotanker into the Atlantic Ocean: 4 killed

Date & Time: Feb 26, 1965
Type of aircraft:
Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker
Operator:
Registration:
63-8882
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Refuelling
Survivors:
No
Site:
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
MSN:
18730/713
YOM:
1964
Location:
Atlantic Ocean
All World
Country:
World
Region:
World
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The crew departed Dow AFB on a refueling mission over the Atlantic. While completing a refueling mission with a USAF Boeing B-47E-25-DT Stratojet registered 52-0171, both aircraft collided and crashed into the sea some 660 km southeast of Goose Bay, Newfoundland. All eight occupant in both aircraft were killed. The exact circumstances of the collision remains unclear.

Crash of a Douglas C-124C Globemaster II on Mt Helmos: 10 killed

Date & Time: Jan 22, 1965
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-124 Globemaster II
Operator:
Registration:
52-1058
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Aviano - Athens
MSN:
43967
YOM:
1952
Location:
Kalávryta
West Greece / Δυτική Ελλάδα
Country:
Greece
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
10
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
10
Circumstances:
While cruising in cloudy conditions, the four engine aircraft struck the snowy covered Mt Helmos located near Kalávryta, some 40 km southeast of Patras. The airplane disintegrated on impact and all 10 crew members were killed.
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