Kirtland - March
Flight / Schedule
Kirtland - March
Aircraft
Douglas C-124 Globemaster IIRegistration
50-0097
MSN
43235
Year of Manufacture
1950
Operator
United States Air Force - USAFDate
September 6, 1955 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Kirtland AFB New Mexico
Region
North America • United States of America
Coordinates
35.0011°, -106.5157°
Crash Cause
Weather
Narrative Report
On September 6, 1955 at 12:00 AM, Kirtland - March experienced a crash involving Douglas C-124 Globemaster II, operated by United States Air Force - USAF, with the event recorded near Kirtland AFB New Mexico.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
69 people were known to be on board, 1 fatalities were recorded, 68 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 1.4%.
Crew on board: 9, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 60, passenger fatalities: 1, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is weather. The takeoff was attempted in strong cross winds. During the takeoff roll, the aircraft deviated from the runway centerline. Despite corrections on part of the flying crew, the four engine aircraft veered off runway and came to rest. A passenger was killed while few others were injured.
Aircraft reference details include registration 50-0097, MSN 43235, year of manufacture 1950.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 35.0011°, -106.5157°.
Fatalities
Total
1
Crew
0
Passengers
1
Other
0
Crash Summary
The takeoff was attempted in strong cross winds. During the takeoff roll, the aircraft deviated from the runway centerline. Despite corrections on part of the flying crew, the four engine aircraft veered off runway and came to rest. A passenger was killed while few others were injured.
Cause: Weather
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
9
Passengers On Board
60
Estimated Survivors
68
Fatality Rate
1.4%
Known people on board: 69
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Kirtland - March
Operator
United States Air Force - USAFFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
North America • United States of America
Aircraft Details
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