Elmendorf – McChord
Flight / Schedule
Elmendorf – McChord
Aircraft
Douglas C-124 Globemaster IIRegistration
50-0088
MSN
43226
Year of Manufacture
1950
Operator
United States Air Force - USAFDate
January 27, 1957 at 08:15 PM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Elmendorf-Richardson AFB (JBER) Alaska
Region
North America • United States of America
Crash Cause
Technical failure
Narrative Report
On January 27, 1957 at 08:15 PM, Elmendorf – McChord experienced a crash involving Douglas C-124 Globemaster II, operated by United States Air Force - USAF, with the event recorded near Elmendorf-Richardson AFB (JBER) Alaska.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
12 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 12 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 11, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 1, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is technical failure. Just after liftoff from Elmendorf AFB, while in initial climb, the crew informed ground about an engine failure and elected to return. The captain realized it could not make it so he ditched the aircraft in the icy Cook Inlet. The airplane came to rest and was damaged beyond repair while all 12 occupants were rescued.
Aircraft reference details include registration 50-0088, MSN 43226, year of manufacture 1950.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Just after liftoff from Elmendorf AFB, while in initial climb, the crew informed ground about an engine failure and elected to return. The captain realized it could not make it so he ditched the aircraft in the icy Cook Inlet. The airplane came to rest and was damaged beyond repair while all 12 occupants were rescued.
Cause: Technical failure
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
11
Passengers On Board
1
Estimated Survivors
12
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 12
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Elmendorf – McChord
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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