Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 18 January 1958
Aircraft Type: Douglas R5D Skymaster (DC-4)
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Location: 1,6 km from Okinawa-Kadena AFB (DNA) –
ÿ Japan
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 31
Component Affected: EngineEngine
Category: Accident
A U.S. Navy R5D aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine failure immediately after takeoff from Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. The aircraft struck a hillside, resulting in significant damage and casualties. All 31 on board survived, with two individuals suffering burn injuries.A U.S. Navy R5D aircraft experienced a catastrophic engine failure immediately after takeoff from Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. The aircraft struck a hillside, resulting in significant damage and casualties. All 31 on board survived, with two individuals suffering burn injuries.
Description
On departure from Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, the U.S. Navy R5D experienced a failed engine immediately after takeoff. The plane struck a hillside, a mile from the runway. All 31 on board survived. Two suffered burn injuries.
Primary Cause
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