Narrative:
The AC-119K ran out of fuel while on approach to Da Nang following a night time armed reconnaissance mission. The airplane landed short of the runway and sustained substantial damage.
accident date: 19-02-1970
type: Fairchild AC-119K Stinger
registration: 53-3156
| Status: | |
| Date: | Thursday 19 February 1970 |
| Type: |  Fairchild AC-119K Stinger |
| Operator: | United States Air Force - USAF |
| Registration: | 53-3156 |
| MSN: | 11167 |
| First flight: | |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 10 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 10 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Da Nang Airport (DAD) ( Vietnam)
|
| Phase: | Approach (APR) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| Da Nang Airport (DAD/VVDN), Vietnam |
The AC-119K ran out of fuel while on approach to Da Nang following a night time armed reconnaissance mission. The airplane landed short of the runway and sustained substantial damage.
Sources:
» Vietnam Air Losses : United States Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps fixed-wing aircraft losses in Southeast Asia 1961-1973 / Chris HobsonPhotos
accident date: 19-02-1970
type: Fairchild AC-119K Stinger
registration: 53-3156
This information is not presented as the Flight Safety Foundation or the Aviation Safety Network’s opinion as to the cause of the accident. It is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time.
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2023 Flight Safety Foundation