Narrative:
The C-130B transport plane veered off the runway upon landing at Khe Sanh. The airplane struck cargo pallets and several vehicles before coming to rest. A fire erupted.
accident date: 13-04-1968
type: Lockheed C-130B Hercules
registration: 61-0967
| Status: | |
| Date: | Saturday 13 April 1968 |
| Type: |  Lockheed C-130B Hercules |
| Operator: | United States Air Force - USAF |
| Registration: | 61-0967 |
| MSN: | 3654 |
| First flight: | 1962 |
| Engines: | 4 Allison T56-A-7 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 7 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 8 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Khe Sanh ( Vietnam)
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| Phase: | Landing (LDG) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| Khe Sanh, Vietnam |
The C-130B transport plane veered off the runway upon landing at Khe Sanh. The airplane struck cargo pallets and several vehicles before coming to rest. A fire erupted.
Classification:
Runway excursion
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accident date: 13-04-1968
type: Lockheed C-130B Hercules
registration: 61-0967
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