Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 6 March 1968
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-124C Globemaster II
Owner/operator: United States Air Force – USAF
Registration Number: 51-5198
Location: Honolulu-Hickam AFB, HI (HIK) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Primary landing gearPrimary landing gear
Category: Other
A ground accident occurred resulting in significant damage to the aircraft.A ground accident occurred resulting in significant damage to the aircraft.
Description
Ground accident; damaged beyond repair.
Primary Cause
Mechanical failure of the aircraft’s primary landing gear.Mechanical failure of the aircraft’s primary landing gear.Share on:
