Crash of a Kaiser-Frazer C-119J Flying Boxcar in Alexandria: 3 killed
Date & Time:
Sep 6, 1955
Registration:
51-8142
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
145
YOM:
1952
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
During initial climb, the aircraft suffered an engine failure, stalled and crashed 3 miles north of Alexandria Airport. Three crew members were killed and three others were injured.
Probable cause:
Engine failure shortly after takeoff.