Lockheed C-130 Hercules crash, Apr 11, 1968, Ndola Copper...
Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident on April 11, 1968 near Ndola Copperbelt, Zambia with no fatalities. Cause: According to the investigation summary, the...
- Date: April 11, 1968
- Aircraft: Lockheed C-130 Hercules
- Location: Ndola Copperbelt, Zambia
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Taxi
- Cause: According to the investigation summary, the collision resulted from failure to halt the aircraft when the decision was made to shut down No. 2 engine. A contributing factor was that the crew lacked a ready understanding of the aircraft hydraulic systems.
Zambian Air Cargoes Hercules 9J RCY was taxiing into a parking position at Ndola Airport after landing. Its steering and brake pressure ran out during the final turn, and it collided with the parked Hercules, cutting into its port wing. A fire broke out and both aircraft were destroyed, with no casualties.