Tinker - Robins
Flight / Schedule
Tinker - Robins
Aircraft
Lockheed L-1329 JetStarRegistration
59-5961
MSN
5030
Year of Manufacture
1961
Operator
United States Air Force - USAFDate
November 7, 1962 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
Robins AFB Georgia
Region
North America • United States of America
Coordinates
32.6178°, -83.5771°
Narrative Report
On November 7, 1962 at 12:00 AM, Tinker - Robins experienced a crash involving Lockheed L-1329 JetStar, operated by United States Air Force - USAF, with the event recorded near Robins AFB Georgia.
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.
6 people were known to be on board, 5 fatalities were recorded, 1 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 83.3%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 2, passengers on board: 4, passenger fatalities: 3, other fatalities: 0.
On final approach to Robins AFB, the four engine aircraft went out of control and crashed in flames short of runway 32 threshold. One occupant survived while five others were killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration 59-5961, MSN 5030, year of manufacture 1961.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 32.6178°, -83.5771°.
Fatalities
Total
5
Crew
2
Passengers
3
Other
0
Crash Summary
On final approach to Robins AFB, the four engine aircraft went out of control and crashed in flames short of runway 32 threshold. One occupant survived while five others were killed.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
4
Estimated Survivors
1
Fatality Rate
83.3%
Known people on board: 6
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Tinker - Robins
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
North America • United States of America
Aircraft Details
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