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Crash of a Douglas C-47A-80-DL in McGuire AFB: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jul 1, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
43-15144
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Schedule:
Scott - McGuire
MSN:
19610
YOM:
1944
Location:
McGuire AFB (Fort Dix)
New Jersey
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
24
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
During the final approach completed in foggy conditions, the aircraft hit the ground and crashed half a mile south of the airbase. Five passengers were killed.

Crash of a Douglas A-26C-45-DT Invader in South Korea: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jun 29, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Douglas A-26 Invader
Operator:
Registration:
44-35749
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Mountains
MSN:
29028
YOM:
1944
Location:
South Korea
All South Korea
Country:
South Korea
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
Crashed in a mountainous region while on a strafing run. SAR operations were eventually suspended as no trace of the aircraft nor the crew was found.
Crew:
1st Lt Andrew J. Herbenick,
Cpt Guy F. Laney,
S/Sgt John Madsen Jr.

Crash of a Chase XC-123 Avitruc in Eglin AFB

Date & Time: Jun 27, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Chase XC-123 Avitruc
Operator:
Registration:
47-0786
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Location:
Eglin AFB (Valparaiso)
Florida
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on takeoff following a mechanical failure.

Crash of a Douglas A-26B-55-DL Invader in Seoul

Date & Time: Jun 26, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Douglas A-26 Invader
Operator:
Registration:
44-34353
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
27632
YOM:
1944
Location:
Seoul-Gimpo
Seoul (서울)
Country:
South Korea
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
During a mission over the Korean War front, the airplane was hit by antiaircraft fire. The crew was able to evacuate the combat area and to return to Seoul-Kimpo Airport, but the aircraft crashed on landing and was damaged beyond repair. All three crew members were injured.
Crew:
1st Lt John B. Broadway,
1st Lt Stuart R. Kalmus,
S/Sgt Thomas C. King.
Probable cause:
Shot down by enemy fire.

Crash of a Douglas C-47D in Fairchild AFB

Date & Time: Jun 22, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
43-48416
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
14232/25677
YOM:
1944
Location:
Fairchild AFB (Spokane)
Washington
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Crashed on takeoff for unknown reason. Occupant fate remains unknown.

Crash of a Boeing B-29A-40-BN Superfortress in Northcliffe

Date & Time: Jun 21, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Operator:
Registration:
44-61678
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
11155
YOM:
1944
Location:
San Antonio
Texas
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route, an engine caught fire and failed. All occupants decided to bail out and abandoned the aircraft that dove into the ground and crashed in a field located in Northcliffe, northeast suburb of San Antonio. There were no casualties but the aircraft was destroyed upon impact.
Probable cause:
Engine fire and failure in flight.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-85-DL in Offutt AFB

Date & Time: Jun 17, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)
Operator:
Registration:
43-15600
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
20066
YOM:
1944
Location:
Offutt AFB (Bellevue)
Nebraska
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
18
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Offutt AFB, an engine failed. The pilot was able to reach the runway but after touchdown, the airplane encountered serious difficulties to stop within the remaining distance. It then overran and came to rest into a ditch. All 20 occupants were rescued while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Crash of a Douglas A-26B-30-DL Invader in North Korea: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jun 13, 1951
Type of aircraft:
Douglas A-26 Invader
Operator:
Registration:
41-39396
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
MSN:
7109
YOM:
1941
Location:
North Korea
All North Korea
Country:
North Korea
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
While in a night intruder mission over North Korea, the aircraft disappeared in unknown circumstances. Last radio contact was at 0130LT. No trace of the aircraft nor the crew was ever found.
Crew:
1st Lt Ralph P. Bradley,
Cpt Louis D. Holland,
S/Sgt Ray E. Lindsay.

Crash of a Douglas A-26C-30-DT Invader in Pyongyang: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jun 7, 1951 at 2355 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas A-26 Invader
Operator:
Registration:
44-35277
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
28556
YOM:
1944
Location:
Pyongyang
Pyongyang (평양)
Country:
North Korea
Region:
Asia
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
While on a night intruder mission over Pyongyang, the twin engine aircraft disappeared after a last contact with the crew at 2355LT. No trace of the aircraft nor the crew was ever found.
Crew:
S/Sgt Joseph L. Barr,
1st Lt Kingdon R. Knapp,
Cpt Leroy A. Morgan Jr.

Crash of a Boeing C-97A Stratofreighter in Kelly AFB: 9 killed

Date & Time: Jun 6, 1951 at 1016 LT
Type of aircraft:
Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter
Operator:
Registration:
48-0398
Flight Phase:
Takeoff (climb)
Flight Type:
Military
Survivors:
No
Site:
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
MSN:
16010
Location:
Kelly AFB (ex Brooks Field, San Antonio)
Texas
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:
Shortly after takeoff from Kelly AFB, while in initial climb, the aircraft went out of control and crashed in a huge explosion less than a mile from the airfield. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces and a post crash fire and all nine crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
Loss of control shortly after liftoff caused by an asymmetric flap extension.
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