Anchorage - Elmendorf

On February 22, 1960 at 12:00 AM, Anchorage - Elmendorf experienced a crash involving Douglas C-118 Liftmaster, operated by Alaska Airlines, with the event recorded near Elmendorf-Richardson AFB (JBER) Alaska.

The flight was categorized as positioning and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

4 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 4 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 4, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. The crew was performing a positioning flight from Anchorage International Airport to Elmendorf AFB. The approach was completed in marginal weather conditions with a limited visibility due to fog. On final, the four engine aircraft was too low and struck the ground 1,200 feet short of runway threshold. All four crew members were rescued while the aircraft was written off.

Aircraft reference details include registration N11817, MSN 44653, year of manufacture 1955.