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Four-Engine Aircraft Crash at Paramaribo-Zanderij Airport (52-0993)

Paramaribo, SurinameLanding (descent or approach)

On June 19, 1960, a Douglas C-124 Globemaster II (registration 52-0993) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Paramaribo, Suriname during landing or approach. 3 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft was too low during the approach, struck trees, and stalled. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A four-engine aircraft crashed in a wooded area 4.5 km short of the runway at Paramaribo-Zanderij Airport after encountering poor weather and limited visibility on approach. Three crew members were killed and four were injured.

Incident Overview and Location Details During an approach to Paramaribo-Zanderij Airport, the crew of a four-engine aircraft encountered poor weather conditions and limited visibility. The aircraft descended too low and struck trees before stalling and crashing in a wooded area located 4.5 km short of the runway. The impact resulted in the aircraft catching fire. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or exact location beyond the airport and wooded area. ## Casualties and Operational Context The accident resulted in three crew members being killed and four others being injured. The investigation source attributes the crash to the aircraft being too low during the approach, which led to the strike with trees and subsequent stall. No further details regarding the specific cause, aircraft identification, or operational history are provided in the source material.

Probable cause

The aircraft was too low during the approach, struck trees, and stalled.
Controlled flight into terrain

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Jun 1960 Douglas C-124 Globemaster II accident near Paramaribo, Suriname?

A four-engine aircraft crashed in a wooded area 4.5 km short of the runway at Paramaribo-Zanderij Airport after encountering poor weather and limited visibility on approach. Three crew members were killed and four were injured.

Were there any fatalities in the 19 Jun 1960 Douglas C-124 Globemaster II accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Jun 1960 involved a Douglas C-124 Globemaster II, registration 52-0993, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Paramaribo, Suriname.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft was too low during the approach, struck trees, and stalled.

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