Wilmington - Wilmington
Flight / Schedule
Wilmington - Wilmington
Aircraft
Fairchild C-123 ProviderRegistration
54-0672
MSN
20121
Year of Manufacture
1954
Operator
United States Air Force - USAFDate
September 24, 1961 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Demonstration
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Wilmington North Carolina
Region
North America • United States of America
Coordinates
34.2353°, -77.9487°
Narrative Report
On September 24, 1961 at 12:00 AM, Wilmington - Wilmington experienced a crash involving Fairchild C-123 Provider, operated by United States Air Force - USAF, with the event recorded near Wilmington North Carolina.
The flight was categorized as demonstration and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
15 people were known to be on board, 3 fatalities were recorded, 12 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 20.0%.
Crew on board: 3, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 12, passenger fatalities: 3, other fatalities: 0.
The crew was taking part to an airshow at Wilmington-New Hanover County Airport with six skydivers on board. Shortly after takeoff, while climbing to a height of 300 feet, the airplane stalled and crashed in flames. Three passengers were killed while 12 other occupants were injured.
Aircraft reference details include registration 54-0672, MSN 20121, year of manufacture 1954.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 34.2353°, -77.9487°.
Fatalities
Total
3
Crew
0
Passengers
3
Other
0
Crash Summary
The crew was taking part to an airshow at Wilmington-New Hanover County Airport with six skydivers on board. Shortly after takeoff, while climbing to a height of 300 feet, the airplane stalled and crashed in flames. Three passengers were killed while 12 other occupants were injured.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
3
Passengers On Board
12
Estimated Survivors
12
Fatality Rate
20.0%
Known people on board: 15
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Wilmington - Wilmington
Operator
United States Air Force - USAFFlight Type
Demonstration
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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