Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar | Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives

While cruising along the coast, the crew encountered a major technical issue with both engines. The pilot-in-command elected to ditch the aircraft few km off Gampo. Three crew members were killed while two others were rescued. They were performing a supply mission from Pohang to Seoul.
Crew:
1st Lt Charles S. Aldrich,
1st Lt Robert K. Bancker, †
Cpt Joseph R. Hewitt, †
T/Sgt William A. Metcalfe, †
Cpl Billy J. Robinson.

Probable cause:

It is believed that a technical issue occurred on both propeller blades that may have detached in flight.

Crash of a Fairchild C-119C-14-FA Flying Boxcar near Hachita

Date & Time: Jan 4, 1952

Type of aircraft:

Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar

Operator:

Registration:

49-0150

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MSN:

10387

YOM:

1949

Location:

Hachita

New Mexico

Country:

United States of America

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North America

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While conducting a training mission, the crew encountered mechanical problems and elected to make an emergency landing in a desert area located 12 miles northeast of Hachita, New Mexico. There were no casualties but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Fairchild C-119C-13-FA Flying Boxcar off Ashiya AFB: 4 killed

Date & Time: Dec 8, 1951

Type of aircraft:

Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar

Operator:

Registration:

49-0130

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Military

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Lake, Sea, Ocean, River

MSN:

10367

YOM:

1949

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On final approach to Ashiya AFB, the airplane went out of control and crashed into the sea few km north of the airfield. A crew member was rescued while four other occupants were killed.

Crash of a Fairchild C-119C-15-FA Flying Boxcar in Tachikawa AFB: 5 killed

Date & Time: Sep 27, 1951

Type of aircraft:

Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar

Operator:

Registration:

49-0169

Flight Phase:

Landing (descent or approach)

Flight Type:

Military

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Site:

Airport (less than 10 km from airport)

Schedule:

Ashiya – Tachikawa

MSN:

10406

YOM:

1949

Location:

Tachikawa AFB (Tokyo)

Kantō

Country:

Japan

Region:

Asia

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On final approach to Tachikawa AFB, the aircraft hit tree tops and crashed in a wooded area located about 6 km from the runway 19 threshold. All five crew members were killed.
Crew:
1st Lt Lynuel Bevers,
2nd Lt Joseph E. Binns,
Sgt Ernest D. Carrara,
2nd Lt Eugene H. Class,
T/Sgt Jack Davis.

Crash of a Fairchild C-119B Flying Boxcar near El Paso

Date & Time: Jul 15, 1951

Type of aircraft:

Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar

Operator:

Registration:

48-0342

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MSN:

10324

YOM:

1948

Location:

El Paso

Texas

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United States of America

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North America

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An engine failed in flight, forcing the crew to make an emergency landing. The airplane belly landed in a desert area located about 8 miles northwest of El Paso and came to rest. There were no casualties.

Probable cause:

Engine failure.

Crash of a Fairchild C-119C-17-FA Flying Boxcar near Jackson: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jun 4, 1951

Type of aircraft:

Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar

Operator:

Registration:

49-0192

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Schedule:

Smyrna - Tinker

MSN:

10429

YOM:

1949

Location:

Jackson

Tennessee

Country:

United States of America

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North America

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While cruising in heavy rain falls, the aircraft encountered turbulences and went into a dive. Three crew members were able to bail out before the aircraft crashed in a field located 15 miles southwest of Jackson, Tennessee. While the three occupants who bailed out were unarmed, four other crew members were killed.

Probable cause:

Loss of control in heavy turbulences and rain falls.

Crash of a Fairchild C-119B Flying Boxcar in Inje: 4 killed

Date & Time: Jun 3, 1951

Type of aircraft:

Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar

Operator:

Registration:

48-0350

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Supply

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Site:

Plain, Valley

MSN:

10332

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1948

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The aircraft was involved in a supply mission consisting of ammunition to be dropped in the Inje District, and was approaching the drop zone side by side with another USAF C-119 registered 49-0123 and carrying a crew of seven. The first aircraft was hit by US artillery fire. Hit by its tail, the aircraft went out of control and collided with 48-0350. Both planes then crashed, killing all eleven occupants.
Crew:
Sgt Floyd N. Alexander,
1st Lt Eric W. Anderson,
1st Lt John M. Gilbert,
S/Sgt Houston N. Rich.

Probable cause:

Mistakenly shot down by US artillery fire.

Crash of a Fairchild C-119C-12-FA Flying Boxcar in Inje: 7 killed

Date & Time: Jun 3, 1951

Type of aircraft:

Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar

Operator:

Registration:

49-0123

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Supply

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Site:

Plain, Valley

MSN:

10360

YOM:

1949

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The aircraft was involved in a supply mission consisting of ammunition to be dropped in the Inje District. While approaching the drop zone side by side with a second USAF C-119 registered 48-0350 and carrying a crew of four, the airplane was hit by US artillery fire. Hit by its tail, the aircraft went out of control and collided with the second aircraft. Both planes then crashed, killing all eleven occupants.
Crew:
Cpl Jack A. Beck,
1st Lt James W. Bonner,
1st Lt David L. Cook,
S/Sgt Carl J. Dorsey,
1st Lt Bradley B. Irish,
S/Sgt Winfred D. Morgan,
2nd Lt Harry H. Sherman Jr.

Probable cause:

Mistakenly shot down by US artillery fire.

Crash of a Fairchild C-119C-14-FA Flying Boxcar near Atsugi

Date & Time: May 24, 1951

Type of aircraft:

Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar

Operator:

Registration:

49-0153

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MSN:

10390

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1949

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A structural failure occurred in flight, forcing the crew to abandon the aircraft and to bail out. All occupants survived while the aircraft dove into the ground and was destroyed upon impact.

Crash of a Fairchild C-119B Flying Boxcar near Hongcheon: 1 killed

Date & Time: Mar 29, 1951

Type of aircraft:

Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar

Operator:

Registration:

48-0345

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Site:

MSN:

10327

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1948

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The right engine failed in flight, forcing the crew to reduce his altitude and to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft crashed 10 km south of Hongcheon and was damaged beyond repair. A crew member was killed while four others were injured.
Crew:
2nd Lt Kenneth E. Becker,
S/Sgt Reybur J. Grott,
Maj Maurice Johnson, †
Sgt John C. Kmiec,
F. N. U. Neylon.

Probable cause:

Failure of the right engine in flight.