I was there. A bunch of us soldiers were gathered at far end of the stands. I can still recall the heat from the explosion. B co, 50th signal 1984-1988
I was there as part of a camera team with Psyops. I was standing in that small group of people close to impact. I still have all my footage post crash. A lot of carnage. What a day.
Yeah I remember watching this entire event on WRAL TV I love in Wilson NC 80 miles from Fort Bragg NC but this was such a dark day for NC n the entire Military may God Bless them all...
Was on the ramp recovering aircraft after 0945 crashed at the DZ that day. At first we had no idea what had happened, but the crews we recovered looked to be in shock, but wouldn't tell us anything. After they all returned we were called into the squadron and told the sad news.. I believe the engineer and co-pilot survived.
I remember that day on Sicily DZ. Absolutely preventable. LAPES extractions have been used since Vietnam and have become routine. I can’t remember the exact cause, but it’s apparent the chute deployed way too early, slowing the plane to nearly stall. That’s why the aircraft dove to the ground as it did. On impact with the ground, I think the controls were severed when the wings flexed
I was there. A bunch of us soldiers were gathered at far end of the stands. I can still recall the heat from the explosion. B co, 50th signal 1984-1988
I was there as part of a camera team with Psyops. I was standing in that small group of people close to impact. I still have all my footage post crash. A lot of carnage. What a day.
My friend Alphonzo Warren saved lives by going into the C-130 and pulling them out and received the highest commendation medal. Love you Al.
Outstanding
Way to go Alphonzo your a real super hero my brother may God Bless You love you..
I got to Pope in '93 as a Crew Chief. Came off of fighters. I thought this LAPES thing was insane. Shortly after, I believe LAPES was discontinued.
Was Chanute still open then? Lot of long tech schools there, I was AGE 89’ 2272
I flew for that squadron from 1982-86. I lost two good friends in this accident.
Respect Brother
i had a friend who was there, she was deeply affected and became a chaplains assistant…Kimberly Owens Clark from Seattle…you out there?
Yeah I remember watching this entire event on WRAL TV I love in Wilson NC 80 miles from Fort Bragg NC but this was such a dark day for NC n the entire Military may God Bless them all...
It's obvious that the C130 was coming in much too steep. Much too steep!!!!
Was on the ramp recovering aircraft after 0945 crashed at the DZ that day. At first we had no idea what had happened, but the crews we recovered looked to be in shock, but wouldn't tell us anything. After they all returned we were called into the squadron and told the sad news.. I believe the engineer and co-pilot survived.
that is correct...i was one of many crew chiefs for that tail number. As a 3rd shift crew chief, i woke to the horrible news
@@brianaeschliman731 I think Jerry Jergins was also assigned to that tail.
Wow, I was there as a paratrooper in 1985 and 1986 and never heard about this till now
I was there ..I was with 546 trans I drove 931 flat bed there to pick up platforms
Was the tank ok?
That’s what’s your worried about?
What*
Damn the tank...
I remember that day on Sicily DZ. Absolutely preventable. LAPES extractions have been used since Vietnam and have become routine. I can’t remember the exact cause, but it’s apparent the chute deployed way too early, slowing the plane to nearly stall. That’s why the aircraft dove to the ground as it did. On impact with the ground, I think the controls were severed when the wings flexed
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