Crash of a Fairchild C-82A-FA Packet in New Boston: 10 killed
Date & Time:
Jun 3, 1951 at 1345 LT
Operator:
Registration:
45-57761
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Fort Campbell - Lawton
MSN:
10131
YOM:
1945
Crew on board:
10
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
10
Circumstances:
En route, the twin engine aircraft went out of control, dove into the ground and crashed in a field located 2,5 miles southwest of New Boston. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and all 10 crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
At the time of the accident, the aircraft was flying in poor weather conditions and it is believed the aircraft became uncontrollable after being struck by lightning.
