44-22986

On February 1, 1950 at 12:00 AM, 44-22986 experienced a crash involving Fairchild C-82 Packet, operated by United States Air Force - USAF, with the event recorded near Selfridge ANGB (Mt Clemens) Michigan.

The flight was categorized as survey / patrol / reconnaissance and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

5 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 5 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 5, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. The aircraft was returning to Selfridge AFB after taking part to a SAR mission following the USAF C-54 missing since January 26 over Yukon. Upon landing, an undercarriage failed. The aircraft slid on its belly and came to rest. There were no casualties.

Aircraft reference details include registration 44-22986, MSN 10030, year of manufacture 1944.