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Crash of a Lockheed C-5A Galaxy at Palmdale AFB

Date & Time: May 25, 1970
Type of aircraft:
Operator:
Registration:
67-0172
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
500-0011
YOM:
1970
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
While taxiing at Palmdale AFB, the airplane caught fire. The crew immediately stopped then airplane on the taxiway and was able to evacuated the cabin. The aircraft was totally destroyed after 45 minutes of an intense fire. The cause remains unknown.

Crash of a Boeing EC-97G Stratofreighter at Palmdale AFB

Date & Time: Oct 28, 1965
Operator:
Registration:
53-0358
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
17140
YOM:
1953
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
For undetermined reason, the four engine aircraft made a wheels-up landing at Palmdale AFB, slid for several yards and came to rest. There were no injuries but the airplane was damaged beyond repair.