Military - U.S. Navy

Military - U.S. Navy Monday March 16, 1970
The pilot tried to stretch the approach to avoid workers on the runway, ran out of runway, attempted a go-around, was unable to gain altitude and crashed into several structures, trucks and a U.S. Navy Jet.

Crash Details

DateMonday March 16, 1970
LocationNear Da Nang, South Vietnam
Passengers0
Crew31
Fatalities23
Survivors8
Aircraft TypeLockheed EC-121P
OperatorMilitary - U.S. Navy
Registration145927
Flight OriginTaiwan
Flight Destination Da Nang
Near Da Nang, South Vietnam
Military - U.S. Navy
Lockheed EC-121P
1970