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Crash of a Fairchild C-119G-FA Flying Boxcar at Matsushima AFB: 1 killed

Date & Time: Apr 16, 1955
Operator:
Registration:
51-8085
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
MSN:
10979
YOM:
1952
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Crashed on takeoff following an engine failure. At least one crew member was killed.
Probable cause:
Engine failure at takeoff.