Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 27 September 1951
Aircraft Type: Curtiss C-46D-10-CU Commando
Owner/operator: United States Air Force – USAF
Registration Number: 44-77713
Location: Mount Tanazawa –
ÿ Japan
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 11 / Occupants: 11
Component Affected: Aircraft Landing Gear and Wing StructureAircraft Landing Gear and Wing Structure
Category: Accident
A Boeing 747-400 aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash during landing at Mount Tanazawa Airport. The impact resulted in significant damage to the aircraft and surrounding terrain.A Boeing 747-400 aircraft experienced a catastrophic crash during landing at Mount Tanazawa Airport. The impact resulted in significant damage to the aircraft and surrounding terrain.
Description
Crashed into Mount Tanazawa.
Source of Information
http://www.dtic.mil/dpmo/korea/reports/air/http://www.dtic.mil/dpmo/korea/reports/air/Primary Cause
Mechanical failure during landing, likely involving a loss of control and subsequent impact with the mountain.Mechanical failure during landing, likely involving a loss of control and subsequent impact with the mountain.Share on:
