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    Airframe Family: Lockheed L-100 / C-130 Hercules
    Latest Model:AC-130H Spectre
    Last Military Serial:69-6576
    Construction Number:4351
    Latest Owner or Location:United States Air Force-USAF

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    Constructed as an AC-130H.
    Lockheed AC-130H Spectre 4351

    Taken on Strength/Charge with s/n 69-6576.

    To United States Air Force-USAF with c/r.

    14 March 1994

    Crashed.
    Summary: The airframe was written off. There were eight fatalities. The military flight departed Mombasa-Moi International Airport (MBA/HKMO), Kenya and was destined for Mogadishu International Airport (MGQ/HCMM), Somalia. The accident occurred at off Malindi (Kenya) while en route. Narrative: The AC-130H Hercules gunship departed Mombasa (MBA) for a mission to Mogadishu (MGQ) in support of Operation Continue Hope. Reportedly a 105 mm shell exploded in a gun barrell. The airplane subsequently crashed into the sea about 200 yards offshore in 10-15 feet of water...
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