Crash of a Lockheed C-130A Hercules in Sông Bé

Date & Time: Dec 25, 1974
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Operator:
South Vietnamese Air Force
Registration:
55-0016
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
4043
YOM:
1957
Location:
Sông Bé
Bình Phước Province
Country:
Vietnam
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shot down while approaching Sông Bé Airport and crashed. Occupant's fate unknown.
Probable cause:
Shot down by ground fire.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130E Hercules in Sông Bé

Date & Time: May 15, 1968
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Operator:
Registration:
63-7875
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Supply
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
3945
YOM:
1964
Location:
Sông Bé
Bình Phước Province
Country:
Vietnam
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
7
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Sông Bé Airfield, one of the engine failed for unknown reason. The airplane stalled and crashed in flames short of runway. All seven crew members escaped while the aircraft was destroyed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure on final approach.

Crash of a Lockheed C-130E Hercules in Sông Bé

Date & Time: Feb 28, 1968
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Operator:
Registration:
64-0522
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Supply
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
4006
YOM:
1964
Location:
Sông Bé
Bình Phước Province
Country:
Vietnam
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
10
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Sông Bé Airstrip, while in initial climb, the airplane was hit by enemy fire. One of the wing caught fire and the captain decided to return for a safe landing when the aircraft was struck by other firearms. Eventually, the pilot was able to land back at Sông Bé. While all 10 occupants escaped uninjured, the aircraft was totally destroyed by fire.
Probable cause:
Shot down by enemy fire.
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