Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 8 December 1951
Aircraft Type: Fairchild C-119B Flying Boxcar
Owner/operator: United States Air Force – USAF
Registration Number: 49-130
Location: off Ashiya Air Base –
ÿ Japan
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 4 / Occupants: 5
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Accident
A serious aviation incident occurred at sea, resulting in the fatalities of three crew members and the missing of one. One crew member was subsequently rescued. This incident highlights the critical importance of safety protocols and emergency response procedures.A serious aviation incident occurred at sea, resulting in the fatalities of three crew members and the missing of one. One crew member was subsequently rescued. This incident highlights the critical importance of safety protocols and emergency response procedures.
Description
Crashed at sea. Three crew were killed, one was missing, and one was rescued.
Source of Information
http://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asp, http://www.joebaugher.com/usaf_serials/usafserials.htmlhttp://www.aviationarchaeology.com/src/db.asp, http://www.joebaugher.com/usaf_serials/usafserials.htmlPrimary Cause
Unknown ? Potential mechanical failure or navigational error leading to loss of control.Unknown ? Potential mechanical failure or navigational error leading to loss of control.Share on:
