Đồng Nai Province

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Registration:

XV-NIE

Flight Phase:

Pilatus PC-6 (Porter & Turbo Porter)

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

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Mountains

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Saigon - Quảng Ngãi

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14910/26355

YOM:

1944

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While approaching Quảng Ngãi Airport by night and marginal weather conditions, the crew failed to realize his altitude was insufficient when the airplane struck the slope of a mountain and crashed about 20 km northwest of Quảng Ngãi. The aircraft was totally destroyed and all 27 occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

It was determined that the crew was approaching Quảng Ngãi under VFR mode in IMC conditions.

Crash of a Pilatus PC-6/C-H2 Turbo Porter in Lam Sơn

Date & Time: Oct 30, 1973 at 1155 LT

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Registration:

N392R

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Cargo

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Biên Hòa - Lam Sơn

MSN:

530

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1961

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The pilot, sole on board, was completing a cargo flight from Biên Hòa to Lam Sơn Airfield (V-214). On final approach, he lost control of the airplane that crashed in flames few hundred meters from the runway threshold. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot was injured.

Probable cause:

Propeller malfunction on final approach for undetermined reason.

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Crash of a Fairchild C-123K Provider near Biên Hòa: 6 killed

Date & Time: May 18, 1969

Type of aircraft:

Fairchild C-123 Provider

Operator:

Registration:

54-0639

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Flight Type:

Supply

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MSN:

20088

YOM:

1954

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While on an airlift sortie, the airplane was hit by enemy fire. The crew elected to divert to Biên Hòa Airport for an emergency landing but on descent, the airplane went out of control and crashed in flames 10 km from the airfield. All six crew members were killed.
Crew:
1st Lt Neil William Hayden,
1st Lt Douglas McArthur Evans,
M/Sgt Duane Leland Hartenhoff,
T/Sgt Kermit Bruce Roberts,
S/Sgt Carl Joseph Wanner,
Sgt Milton Jackson Bush.

Probable cause:

Shot down by enemy fire.

Crash of a Douglas AC-47D Spooky in Biên Hòa

Date & Time: Dec 13, 1968

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Registration:

43-49274

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Supply

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MSN:

15090/26535

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1944

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On approach to Biên Hòa, at an altitude of 3,500 feet, the Spooky collided with a USAF North American OV-10A Bronco registered 67-14627. Following the collision, the Bronco dove into the ground and crashed, killing both pilots. The crew of the Spooky was able to continue the approach when on touchdown, the undercarriage collapsed. The airplane slid for few dozen yards before coming to rest. All three crew members were slightly injured.

Crash of a De Havilland U-1A Otter in Long Bình: 7 killed

Date & Time: Nov 22, 1967

Type of aircraft:

De Havilland DHC-3 Otter

Operator:

Registration:

57-6119

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Military

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MSN:

249

YOM:

1958

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Shortly after takeoff from Long Bình Airfield, while climbing, the single engine airplane went out of control and crashed in flames. All seven occupants were killed. 22DEC1967 is also reported for this accident.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-60-DL in Quảng Ngãi

Date & Time: Jun 11, 1967

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Registration:

B-827

Flight Phase:

Charter/Taxi (Non Scheduled Revenue Flight)

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13784/25229

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1944

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On approach to Quảng Ngãi Airport, the airplane was hit by enemy fire. The captain reduced his altitude and attempted an emergency landing. The airplane belly landed in a field and came to rest in flames. There were no casualties but the aircraft was destroyed.

Probable cause:

Shot down by enemy fire.

Crash of a Douglas AC-47D Spooky in Bien Hòa

Date & Time: Mar 23, 1967

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43-48356

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Takeoff (climb)

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Supply

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14172/25617

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1944

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Shortly after takeoff from Bien Hòa Airport, while in initial climb, the airplane was hit by enemy fire, forcing the crew to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crash landed near the airport and while all seven crew members were rescued, the airplane was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

Shot down by enemy fire.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-90-DL in Quảng Ngãi: 38 killed

Date & Time: Sep 16, 1965

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

XV-NIC

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Scheduled Revenue Flight

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