Namao - Namao

On November 16, 1982 at 01:50 PM, Namao - Namao experienced a crash involving Lockheed C-130 Hercules, operated by Royal Canadian Air Force - RCAF, with the event recorded near Namao AFB Alberta.

The flight was categorized as training and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

7 people were known to be on board, 7 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

Crew on board: 7, crew fatalities: 7, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. On final approach to runway 29, the crew attempted to drop the load that jammed on the rear ramp. The aircraft banked left, causing the left wing to hit the ground. The aircraft went out of control and crashed. All seven crew members (six Canadians and one American) were killed.

Aircraft reference details include registration 130329, MSN 4553, year of manufacture 1974.