Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 19 June 1960
Aircraft Type: Douglas C-124C Globemaster II
Owner/operator: United States Air Force – USAF
Registration Number: 52-0993
Location: 4,5 km W of Paramaribo-Zanderij International Airport (PBM) –
ÿ Suriname
Phase of Flight: Approach
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 3 / Occupants: 7
Component Affected: Aircraft Flight Control SystemAircraft Flight Control System
Category: Accident
An aircraft experienced a near-miss incident during final approach in adverse weather conditions near Paramaribo, Suriname. The aircraft was en route to Recife, Brazil, with a refueling stop.An aircraft experienced a near-miss incident during final approach in adverse weather conditions near Paramaribo, Suriname. The aircraft was en route to Recife, Brazil, with a refueling stop.
Description
The aircraft flew into trees while on final approach in poor weather. The airplane was approaching Paramaribo (PBM) in Suriname for a refueling stop on its way to Recife, Brazil.
Source of Information
http://www.joebaugher.com/usaf_serials/usafserials.htmlhttp://www.joebaugher.com/usaf_serials/usafserials.htmlPrimary Cause
Poor weather conditions, specifically dense tree cover, significantly impaired visibility and reduced the aircraft’s ability to maintain a safe approach.Poor weather conditions, specifically dense tree cover, significantly impaired visibility and reduced the aircraft’s ability to maintain a safe approach.Share on:
