Lockheed C-130 Hercules crash, Nov 30, 1978 (6 killed), C...
Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident on November 30, 1978 near Cottageville South Carolina, United States with 6 fatalities. Cause: Loss of control after...
- Date: November 30, 1978
- Aircraft: Lockheed C-130 Hercules
- Location: Cottageville South Carolina, United States
- Fatalities: 6
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Loss of control after the aircraft was struck by lightning in a thunderstorm.
On 30 November 1978 a USAF Lockheed C-130E Hercules (68-10936) flying from Pope AFB to Charleston, South Carolina, ran into stormy weather, went out of control, spiraled to the ground and crashed in a field near Cottageville. All six crew members were killed.