Crash of a Douglas C-124C Globemaster II near Recife: 10 killed
Date & Time:
Jul 28, 1968 at 2000 LT
Registration:
51-5178
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Paramaribo - Recife
MSN:
43588
YOM:
1951
Crew on board:
10
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
10
Circumstances:
The crew started the descent to Recife-Guararapes Airport by night when at an altitude of 1,890 feet, the four engine aircraft struck the slope of a mountain located some 80 km northwest of Recife. The wreckage was found few hours later and all 10 crew members were killed.
Probable cause:
The crew apparently started the descent prematurely.