N466TM is a 1957 Lockheed C-130A. It is a fixed-wing multi-engine aircraft with 9 seats, powered by a Allison T-56A-9 rated at 3750 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Atwater, CA. Its experimental airworthiness certificate was issued in Jun 2026. It has been registered to its current owner since Aug 1989. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 69 years old
- Only 10 Lockheed C-130A here
2026
1989
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The operator reported that while conducting a high-altitude airdrop test, the 25,000lb airdrop package prematurely released while the airplane was maneuvering. The airdrop package extraction parachute did not deploy, and the package exited the rear of the airplane slowly, resulting in an excessive pitch-up and right yaw of the airplane. After the airdrop package exited the cargo door, the airplane pitched down violently, resulting in serious injuries to two crew members located in the cargo compartment. The aircraft returned to the airport without further incident. A post accident inspection revealed no aircraft damage and that the cargo locks were set improperly during loading.
The operator reported that the airplane had no pre accident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
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