1964-01-02: Douglas C-124 Globemaster II (52-0968) — United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) — Pacific Ocean, World

9 fatalitiesPacific Ocean, WorldFlight

A four-engine aircraft vanished over the Pacific Ocean while traveling from Wake Island to Honolulu, leaving no trace of the vessel or its occupants.

What happened

During a flight transitioning from Wake Island toward Hickam Air Force Base in Honolulu, a four-engine aircraft disappeared over the Pacific Ocean. The incident occurred at an estimated distance of approximately 1,200 km west of Honolulu. Following the disappearance, search efforts were unable to locate any wreckage or debris related to the event.

All nine occupants on board the aircraft are presumed lost, as no trace of the crew or passengers was recovered. The specific circumstances surrounding the loss of the aircraft remain unidentified, and the exact point of impact or the nature of the disappearance has not been established.