1 fatality

1951-01-24: Curtiss C-46 Commando (44-78029) — United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) — Chongju, South Korea

Chongju, South KoreaLanding (descent or approach)

On January 24, 1951, a Curtiss C-46 Commando (registration 44-78029) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Chongju, South Korea during landing or approach. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The collision was caused by a truck crossing the runway while the aircraft was decelerating after landing. 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 1781256892Data APIEditorial standards

A ground collision occurred at Chongju Air Base when an aircraft struck a crossing vehicle during the landing roll.

What happened

During the landing phase at Chongju Air Base, an aircraft was in the process of decelerating on the runway following touchdown. During this rollout, the aircraft collided with a truck that was traversing the active runway.

Following the impact, the aircraft came to a halt on the airfield. The incident resulted in 15 injuries among those on board the aircraft. Additionally, the driver of the truck sustained fatal injuries during the collision.

Findings

  • The collision occurred while the aircraft was still moving along the runway after landing.
  • A vehicle was crossing the path of the aircraft's landing roll.

Probable cause

The collision was caused by a truck crossing the runway while the aircraft was decelerating after landing.