53-0358

On October 28, 1965 at 12:00 AM, 53-0358 experienced a crash involving Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter, operated by Air National Guard, with the event recorded near Palmdale AFB California.

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.

0 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated.

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

The listed crash cause is technical failure. For undetermined reason, the four engine aircraft made a wheels-up landing at Palmdale AFB, slid for several yards and came to rest. There were no injuries but the airplane was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration 53-0358, MSN 17140, year of manufacture 1953.