Runway collision at Chongju Air Base involving aircraft and truck

1 fatality • Chongju, South Korea • Landing (descent or approach)

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.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1951-01-24 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident near Chongju, South Korea?

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

Were there any fatalities in the 1951-01-24 Curtiss C-46 Commando accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1951-01-24 involved a Curtiss C-46 Commando, registration 44-78029, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Chongju, South Korea.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

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

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