Phù Cát - Phù Cát

On April 2, 1970 at 12:00 AM, Phù Cát - Phù Cát experienced a crash involving De Havilland DHC-4 Caribou, operated by United States Air Force - USAF, with the event recorded near Dak Seang Kon Tum Province.

The flight was categorized as supply and the reported phase was flight at a plain, valley crash site.

3 people were known to be on board, 3 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

Crew on board: 3, crew fatalities: 3, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is terrorism act, hijacking, sabotage. The crew was engaged in an ammunitions dropping mission in the region of Dak Seang. While flying at an altitude of 400 feet, the aircraft was struck by enemy fire. It flew for several seconds before crashing in flames 8 km further. All three crew members were killed. Crew: 1st Lt Steve Warren Train, 1st Lt Charles E. Suprenant, M/Sgt Dale Elling Christensen.

Aircraft reference details include registration 61-2406, MSN 68, year of manufacture 1962.