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Aircraft Crash at Juneau Airport (N1033V)

Juneau, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On April 10, 1959, a Boeing 377 Stratocruiser (registration N1033V) operated by Pan American World Airways - PAA was involved in an aviation accident near Juneau, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot-in-command completed a too-low approach for unknown reasons. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A four-engine aircraft struck an embankment during a low final approach to Juneau Airport, resulting in a belly landing and fire. All ten occupants evacuated safely, and the aircraft was written off.

Incident Overview During a final approach to Juneau Airport, a four-engine aircraft descended too low and collided with an embankment. The impact caused the undercarriage to be sheared off, leading to a belly landing. The aircraft slid for several yards before coming to rest in flames. All ten occupants evacuated safely, and the aircraft was written off. The reason for the pilot-in-command's low approach remains unknown. ## Investigation Findings The investigation determined that the aircraft was too low on final approach, leading to the collision with the embankment. The undercarriage was sheared off during the impact, and the aircraft belly landed. The cause of the low approach by the pilot-in-command is unknown.

Probable cause

The pilot-in-command completed a too-low approach for unknown reasons.

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