What happened
On July 21, 1951, a Douglas C-54 Skymaster aircraft operated by Canadian Pacific Air Lines was conducting a scheduled service for the United Nations. The flight originated in Vancouver, Canada, and was en route to Tokyo, Japan. Aboard the aircraft were 37 people, comprising 31 passengers and 6 crew members. During the journey, the aircraft, identified by registration CF-CPC, disappeared without any subsequent contact or wreckage recovery.
Investigation
The disappearance of this flight holds historical significance as it represents the first recorded loss of an aircraft during the Korean Airlift. While specific technical details regarding the final moments of the flight are not detailed in the source material, the event is categorized strictly as a total loss with no survivors.
Findings
No survivors were recovered from the incident. The aircraft and all individuals on board remain unaccounted for. The event is noted primarily for its historical context within the broader scope of the Korean Airlift operations rather than specific mechanical or environmental findings in this summary.