Crash of a Douglas C-118A Liftmaster near Orting: 4 killed
Date & Time:
Apr 1, 1959
Registration:
53-3250
Survivors:
No
MSN:
44621
YOM:
1955
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
In unknown circumstances, the four engine aircraft struck the slope of a mountain located five miles from Orting, killing all four crew members who were conducting a flight out from McChord AFB.