Lockheed C-130 Hercules crash, Mar 14, 1980 (18 killed)
Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident on March 14, 1980 near Incirlik AFB (Adana), Mediterranean Region, Türkiye with 18 fatalities. Cause: Explosion in the...
- Date: March 14, 1980
- Aircraft: Lockheed C-130 Hercules
- Location: Incirlik AFB (Adana), Mediterranean Region, Türkiye
- Fatalities: 18
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Explosion in the left wing fuel tank
A USAF Lockheed C-130H Hercules returning from a logistics mission to Adana-Incirlik Air Base crashed on a hill about 25 km from the base on 14 March 1980. An explosion in the left wing fuel tank occurred during the descent, the aircraft went out of control and burst into flames. All 18 occupants were killed.