52-0969
Flight / Schedule
52-0969
Aircraft
Douglas C-124 Globemaster IIRegistration
52-0969
MSN
43878
Year of Manufacture
1952
Operator
United States Air Force - USAFDate
January 9, 1961 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Spangdahlem AFB Rhineland-Palatinate
Region
Europe • Germany
Crash Cause
Human factor
Narrative Report
On January 9, 1961 at 12:00 AM, 52-0969 experienced a crash involving Douglas C-124 Globemaster II, operated by United States Air Force - USAF, with the event recorded near Spangdahlem AFB Rhineland-Palatinate.
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
15 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 15 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: 11, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is human factor. On final approach to Spangdahlem AFB, the four engine aircraft was too low, hi trees, lost height and crashed onto the runway. All 15 occupants were rescued while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Aircraft reference details include registration 52-0969, MSN 43878, year of manufacture 1952.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
On final approach to Spangdahlem AFB, the four engine aircraft was too low, hi trees, lost height and crashed onto the runway. All 15 occupants were rescued while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Cause: Human factor
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
4
Passengers On Board
11
Estimated Survivors
15
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 15
Operational Details
Operator
United States Air Force - USAFFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Europe • Germany
Aircraft Details
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