Crash of a Douglas C-54D-5-DC Skymaster at Tachikawa AFB

Date & Time: Mar 10, 1967
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-54 Skymaster
Operator:
Registration:
42-72561
Flight Phase:
Taxiing
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
10666
YOM:
1945
Location:
Tachikawa AFB (Tokyo)
Kantō
Country:
Japan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Suffered a ground accident at Tachikawa Airbase. No casualties.

Crash of a Douglas DC-7B in Miami

Date & Time: Mar 1, 1966
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-7
Operator:
Registration:
HC-AIP
Flight Phase:
Taxiing
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Miami – Quito
MSN:
45194/791
YOM:
1957
Location:
Miami-Intl
Florida
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While taxiing at Miami-Intl Airport, the four engine aircraft went out of control and came to rest into a ditch. All four crew members were unhurt while the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
The cause of the accident remains unknown.

Crash of a Lockheed L-1049G Super Constellation in New York

Date & Time: Jan 26, 1966 at 2000 LT
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation
Operator:
Registration:
N7115C
Flight Phase:
Taxiing
Flight Type:
Ferry
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
4596
YOM:
1955
Location:
New York-JFK
New York
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While rolling on a taxiway, the nose gear collapsed and the airplane sank on its belly and came to rest. All three technicians on board were uninjured while the aircraft christened 'Star of Chillon' was considered as damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
The nose gear collapsed during taxiing.
Final Report:

Crash of a Douglas HC-47A in Biên Hòa

Date & Time: Sep 6, 1965
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
42-92916
Flight Phase:
Taxiing
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
12770
YOM:
1944
Location:
Biên Hòa
Đồng Nai Province
Country:
Vietnam
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Caught fire for unknown reason while taxiing. There were no casualties but the aircraft was written off.

Ground accident of a Vickers 754D Viscount in El Arish

Date & Time: Apr 21, 1964
Type of aircraft:
Vickers Viscount
Operator:
Registration:
OD-ACX
Flight Phase:
Taxiing
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Beirut – el-Arīsh
MSN:
245
YOM:
1957
Location:
el-Arīsh
North Sinai
Country:
Egypt
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Following an uneventful flight from Beirut, the aircraft was taxiing to the parking when part of the taxiway collapsed, causing the airplane to strike the taxiway surface. This resulted in serious damage to the fuselage, propellers and engines. There were no injuries but the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair.

Ground accident of a Martin 202 in Newark

Date & Time: Nov 2, 1963
Type of aircraft:
Martin 202
Operator:
Registration:
N177A
Flight Phase:
Taxiing
Flight Type:
Scheduled Revenue Flight
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
9147
YOM:
1948
Location:
Newark
New Jersey
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Suffered a ground accident while taxiing at Newark Airport. There were no injuries but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-DL at RAF Bentwaters

Date & Time: Mar 4, 1963
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
43-30655
Flight Phase:
Taxiing
Flight Type:
Test
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Bentwaters - Bentwaters
MSN:
13806
YOM:
1944
Location:
Bentwaters AFB
Suffolk
Country:
United Kingdom
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The crew (three engineers) were engaged in a series of ground tests. While rolling at high speed on a taxiway, control was lost. The airplane veered off taxiway to the left and eventually collided with trees. The airplane was damaged beyond repair while all three occupants were uninjured.
Probable cause:
It was determined that the crew failed to prepare the mission properly and forgot to remove the rudder lock prior to start the tests manoeuvres.

Ground accident of a De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide in Mweka

Date & Time: Dec 31, 1962
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide
Operator:
Registration:
9Q-CJE
Flight Phase:
Taxiing
Flight Type:
Private
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Ndola – Mweka
MSN:
6918
Location:
Mweka
Kasai-Occidental
Country:
Democratic Republic of Congo
Region:
Africa
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
7
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Following an uneventful flight from Ndola to Mweka, the Cogeair (Compagnie Générale Aérienne Africaine) twin engine airplane was taxiing when control was lost for unknown reason. The aircraft came to rest on its nose and was damaged beyond repair. All eight occupants were uninjured. The accident occurred between 04SEP1962 and 31DEC1962, thus the exact date remains unknown.

Ground accident of a Douglas R4D-8L in Sentinel Ridge

Date & Time: Nov 12, 1961
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-3
Operator:
Registration:
17219
Flight Phase:
Taxiing
Flight Type:
Supply
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
43323
YOM:
1944
Location:
Sentinel Ridge
All Antarctica
Country:
Antarctica
Region:
Antarctica
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During the roll out, the left landing gear collapsed, resulting in substantial damage to the aircraft. Because of the remote location, the aircraft was declared not salveageable Nov 24, 1961.
Probable cause:
Failure of the left main gear during roll out.

Crash of a Lockheed L-1049C Super Constellation in New York

Date & Time: Aug 3, 1961
Type of aircraft:
Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation
Operator:
Registration:
N6220C
Flight Phase:
Taxiing
Flight Type:
Cargo
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
New York – San Juan
MSN:
4528
YOM:
1953
Location:
New York-Idlewild
New York
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While taxiing at Idlewild Airport, preparing for a cargo flight to San Juan, one of the main gear collapsed. The aircraft sank on its belly and came to rest in flames. All three crew members were uninjured while the aircraft was destroyed by fire.
Probable cause:
Undercarriage failure during taxi.
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