Lockheed C-130 Hercules crash, Dec 21, 1969 (7 killed), R...
Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident on December 21, 1969 near Recife-Guararapes Pernambuco, Brazil with 7 fatalities.
- Date: December 21, 1969
- Aircraft: Lockheed C-130 Hercules
- Location: Recife-Guararapes Pernambuco, Brazil
- Fatalities: 7
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
A Brazilian Air Force Lockheed C 130 took off from Recife on the last leg to Rio de Janeiro and reported a right engine fire while climbing. It crashed in flames about 10 km northwest of the airport, killing all seven crew.