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Military - U.S. Air Force
Military - U.S. Air Force
Thursday December 21, 1972
Shot down by enemy fire. Fuel began to leak and an explosion tore off the left wing. Two crew members parachuted to safety.
Crash Details
Date
Thursday December 21, 1972
Location
Near Pakse, Laos
Passengers
0
Crew
16
Fatalities
14
Survivors
2
Aircraft Type
Lockheed AC-130A Hercules
Operator
Military - U.S. Air Force
Registration
56-0490
Flight Origin
Flight Destination
Near Pakse, Laos
Military - U.S. Air Force
Lockheed AC-130A Hercules
1972