Narrative:
Crashed on takeoff due to engine failure. One occupant sustained serious injuries.
One source reports this accident was fatal; possibly the seriously injured occupant later died.
» The Windsor Daily Star 16 April 1955, p2
| Status: | |
| Date: | Saturday 16 April 1955 |
| Type: |  Fairchild C-119G Flying Boxcar |
| Operator: | United States Air Force - USAF |
| Registration: | 51-8085 |
| MSN: | 10979 |
| First flight: | |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 12 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 17 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Matsushima Air Base ( Japan)
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| Phase: | Takeoff (TOF) |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | Matsushima Air Base (RJST), Japan |
| ? |
Crashed on takeoff due to engine failure. One occupant sustained serious injuries.
One source reports this accident was fatal; possibly the seriously injured occupant later died.
Sources:
» Aviation Archaeological Investigation and Research (AAIR)» The Windsor Daily Star 16 April 1955, p2
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