Narrative:
Impacted a ridge during a night time instrument approach to Ashiya Air Base, Japan.
» Toledo Blade - Apr 30, 1952
| Status: | |
| Date: | Tuesday 29 April 1952 |
| Type: |  Fairchild C-119C Flying Boxcar |
| Operator: | United States Air Force - USAF |
| Registration: | 49-173 |
| MSN: | 10410 |
| First flight: | |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | 13 km (8.1 mls) NW of Ashiya Air Base ( Japan)
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| Phase: | Approach (APR) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| Ashiya Air Base (RJFA), Japan |
Impacted a ridge during a night time instrument approach to Ashiya Air Base, Japan.
Sources:
» Aviation Archaeological Investigation and Research (AAIR)» Toledo Blade - Apr 30, 1952
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