Lockheed C-130 Hercules crash, Jun 18, 1972 (12 killed)
Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident on June 18, 1972 near Shau Valley Thừa Thiên-Huế Province, Vietnam with 12 fatalities.
- Date: June 18, 1972
- Aircraft: Lockheed C-130 Hercules
- Location: Shau Valley Thừa Thiên-Huế Province, Vietnam
- Fatalities: 12
- Phase of flight: En route
A USAF Lockheed C130 on a night armed reconnaissance mission over the Ho Chi Minh Trail was hit by an SA7 missile in the A Shau Valley. It crashed in flames, killing twelve crew, while three others were rescued.