After a crash landing a 37th Tactical Airlift Squadron C-130E sits off the end of the runway at Biebelstadt Army Airfield, Germany. Recovery team personnel place wing supports under the two wings. Buffeted by high winds on final approach the landing gear collapsed and the number one engine caught fire on touchdown. The propeller disintegrated, three crewmembers were injured, there were no fatalities. Exact Date Shot Unknown
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Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Dave Nolan
Release Status: Released to Public
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Date
01/11/1984
Source
The U.S. National Archives
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