Lockheed C-130 Hercules crash, Sep 14, 1980 (36 killed)
Lockheed C-130 Hercules accident on September 14, 1980 near Kindu, Maniema, Democratic Republic of Congo with 36 fatalities. Cause: Engine failure...
- Date: September 14, 1980
- Aircraft: Lockheed C-130 Hercules
- Location: Kindu, Maniema, Democratic Republic of Congo
- Fatalities: 36
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Engine failure during the initial climb; cause unknown.
A Zairean Air Force Lockheed C-130H Hercules (9T-TCE) on a flight from Kindu to Kinshasa suffered an engine failure during the initial climb after takeoff from Kindu. It lost height and crashed near the airport. All 36 occupants, five crew and 31 passengers, were killed.