Boeing B-52 Stratofortress crash, Jul 30, 1972 (5 killed)
Boeing B-52 Stratofortress accident on July 30, 1972 near At Samat Roi Et, Thailand with 5 fatalities.
- Date: July 30, 1972
- Aircraft: Boeing B-52 Stratofortress
- Location: At Samat Roi Et, Thailand
- Fatalities: 5
- Phase of flight: En route
A USAF B-52D was struck by lightning on a mission from Ubon Ratchathani over Laos and Vietnam, and its instruments failed. A fire broke out in the port wing, the bomber dived out of control, and five crew members died while one ejected and survived.