Crash of a Bristol 170 Freighter 31M at Chaklala AFB: 7 killed

Date & Time: Jan 29, 1959
Type of aircraft:
Bristol 170 Freighter
Operator:
Registration:
S4426
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
13174
YOM:
1954
Location:
Chaklala-Nur Khan AFB (Islamabad)
Islamabad Capital Territory (وفاقی دارالحکومت)
Country:
Pakistan
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
4
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Chaklala AFB, while in initial climb, the airplane stalled and crashed in flames, killing all seven occupants.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-20-DK on Mt Osorno: 7 killed

Date & Time: Jan 28, 1959 at 1349 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
952
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Santiago – Punta Arenas
MSN:
12976
YOM:
1944
Location:
Mt Osorno
Región de Los Lagos
Country:
Chile
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
En route from Santiago to Punta Arenas, the aircraft struck the slope of the volcano Osorno (2,652 meters high). The wreckage was spotted by the crew of a Chilean Army helicopter two days later. All seven occupants were killed in the accident.

Crash of a Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan at Campo de Marte AFB

Date & Time: Jan 27, 1959 at 0900 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan
Operator:
Registration:
1549
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Campo de Marte – Rio de Janeiro
Location:
Campo de Marte AFB (São Paulo)
São Paulo
Country:
Brazil
Region:
South America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Campo de Marte AFB, the crew encountered engine problems and elected to make an emergency landing. The airplane crash landed on a road, slid for several yards and came to rest. All seven occupants were rescued and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine problems after takeoff.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-1-DK Dakota C.4 at Sungai Besi AFB

Date & Time: Jan 26, 1959 at 1615 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
KJ810
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Kuala Lumpur – Penang
MSN:
14149/25594
YOM:
1944
Location:
Kuala Lumpur-Sungai Besi AFB (Sempang)
Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Country:
Malaysia
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Sungai Besi AFB, while in initial climb, the airplane stalled and crashed in flames. All five crew members were injured and the aircraft was partially destroyed by a post crash fire.
Probable cause:
The pilot-in-command lost control of the airplane because the elevators were still locked.

Crash of a Vickers 607 Valetta C.1 at Firq AFB

Date & Time: Jan 14, 1959
Type of aircraft:
Vickers Valetta
Operator:
Registration:
VW817
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
378
YOM:
1949
Location:
Firq AFB
Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate
Country:
Oman
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
After touchdown, a tire burst. The airplane went out of control and came to rest, damaged beyond repair. There were no injuries.
Probable cause:
Tire burst on landing.

Crash of a De Havilland L-20A Beaver near Stehekin: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 12, 1959
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver
Operator:
Registration:
53-2806
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Ellensburg - McChord
MSN:
600
YOM:
1954
Location:
Stehekin
Washington
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Circumstances:
En route from Ellensburg to the McChord AFB, the aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in a mountainous area covered by snow. As the aircraft failed to arrive at destination, SAR operations were conducted but eventually suspended few days later as no trace of the aircraft nor the crew was found. The following summer, walkers found the wreckage in an isolated area.
Crew:
Cpt Wade L. Shankle Jr.
Passenger:
John A. Ardussi.
Source & photos:
http://washingtonwreckchasing.blogspot.ch/2009_06_01_archive.html

Crash of a Douglas C-124C Globemaster II near Homer: 9 killed

Date & Time: Jan 11, 1959
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-124 Globemaster II
Operator:
Registration:
50-0111
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
McChord – Kodiak
MSN:
43249
YOM:
1950
Location:
Homer
Alaska
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
9
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
9
Circumstances:
The crew was performing a flight from McChord AFB, Washington, to Kodiak, with a load of various goods for a total weight of 34,500 pounds. While approaching the Kenai Peninsula, the crew informed ATC about engine problems and elected to divert to Anchorage. Few minutes later, the captain reported he was unable to maintain a safe altitude when, at an altitude between 3,000 and 4,000 feet, the airplane struck the slope of a mountain located in the Petrof Glacier, about 26 miles southeast of Homer. The wreckage was found a day later and all nine occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
It was reported the aircraft suffered a double engine failure in flight for unknown reason.

Crash of a Douglas C-47B-5-DK Dakota III near Pistoia: 5 killed

Date & Time: Dec 21, 1958
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
975
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
Schedule:
Grostenquin – Pisa
MSN:
14558/26003
YOM:
1944
Location:
Pistoia
Tuscany
Country:
Italy
Region:
Europe
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
En route to Pisa-San Giusto Airport, the crew encountered poor weather conditions with rain falls and the visibility was limited. By night, the aircraft struck the slope of a mountain located in the Apennins Mountain Range, near Pistoia. All five crew members were killed.

Crash of a De Havilland DH.104 Dove 5 in Trincomalee: 5 killed

Date & Time: Dec 18, 1958
Type of aircraft:
De Havilland DH.104 Dove
Operator:
Registration:
CS-403
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Trincomalee – Colombo
MSN:
04489
YOM:
1957
Location:
Trincomalee-China Bay
Eastern Province (கிழக்கு மாகாணம்)
Country:
Sri Lanka
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
3
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Trincomalee-China Bay Airport, while climbing, an engine failed. The airplane stalled and crashed in a huge explosion onto a fuel storage area. All five occupants were killed.
Crew:
F/Lt R. Varatharasa,
F/Lt Shibley.
Passengers:
Lt Peiris,
Maj Andrew J. Hacker,
Sgt A. Guy.
Probable cause:
Engine failure after rotation.
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