44-87120
Flight / Schedule
44-87120
Aircraft
Beechcraft C-45 ExpeditorRegistration
44-87120
MSN
8379
Year of Manufacture
1945
Operator
United States Air Force - USAFDate
August 19, 1950 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Busan Busan (<U+BD80><U+C0B0>)
Region
Asia • South Korea
Narrative Report
On August 19, 1950 at 12:00 AM, 44-87120 experienced a crash involving Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor, operated by United States Air Force - USAF, with the event recorded near Busan Busan (<U+BD80><U+C0B0>).
The flight was categorized as military and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) 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.
Crashed on takeoff. Crew fate unknown.
Aircraft reference details include registration 44-87120, MSN 8379, year of manufacture 1945.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Crashed on takeoff. Crew fate unknown.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
0
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
—
Known people on board: 0
Operational Details
Operator
United States Air Force - USAFFlight Type
Military
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
Asia • South Korea
Aircraft Details
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