Lockheed C-130 Hercules crash, Aug 12, 1972 (30 killed)
Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident on August 12, 1972 near Sóc Trăng Sóc Trăng Province, Vietnam with 30 fatalities.
- Date: August 12, 1972
- Aircraft: Lockheed C-130 Hercules
- Location: Sóc Trăng Sóc Trăng Province, Vietnam
- Fatalities: 30
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
A USAF C-130E was hit by small arms fire shortly after takeoff from Soc Trang and crashed in a field while climbing. Thirty crew and passengers were killed and 14 others were injured.