Castle - Castle
Flight / Schedule
Castle - Castle
Aircraft
Boeing B-52 StratofortressRegistration
57-0149
MSN
464138
Year of Manufacture
1957
Operator
United States Air Force - USAFDate
May 8, 1969 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Training
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Castle AFB California
Region
North America • United States of America
Narrative Report
On May 8, 1969 at 12:00 AM, Castle - Castle experienced a crash involving Boeing B-52 Stratofortress, operated by United States Air Force - USAF, with the event recorded near Castle AFB California.
The flight was categorized as training and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
7 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 7 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 7, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
Crashed in unknown circumstances while on approach to Castle AFB. All seven crew members were rescued while the aircraft was destroyed.
Aircraft reference details include registration 57-0149, MSN 464138, year of manufacture 1957.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Crashed in unknown circumstances while on approach to Castle AFB. All seven crew members were rescued while the aircraft was destroyed.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
7
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
7
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 7
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Castle - Castle
Operator
United States Air Force - USAFFlight Type
Training
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
North America • United States of America