Lockheed C-130 Hercules crash, Feb 5, 1969 (13 killed), B...
Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident on February 5, 1969 near Basco (Batan Island) Batanes, Philippines with 13 fatalities.
- Date: February 5, 1969
- Aircraft: Lockheed C-130 Hercules
- Location: Basco (Batan Island) Batanes, Philippines
- Fatalities: 13
- Phase of flight: En route
A USAF HC 130H Hercules flying a search and rescue mission after a Japanese ship sank in the Bashi Canal struck a wave at low altitude off the Batanes Islands and crashed into the sea. One passenger was rescued and 13 others were killed.