Fatal aircraft accident near Norton Air Force Base

6 fatalities • Mt Box Springs, United States of America • Landing (descent or approach)

A flight traveling from Madison-Truax Field crashed in the Box Springs Mountains during its approach to Norton Air Force Base, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During a daytime flight originating from Madison-Truax Field, the crew was en route to Amarillo with the intention of transporting four US Officers to Norton Air Force Base in San Bernardino. While performing an approach to Norton Air Force Base from a southern direction at an altitude of approximately 3,000 feet, the aircraft struck the terrain within the Box Springs Mountains.

The impact resulted in the deaths of all six occupants on board the aircraft.

Findings

No specific technical findings or contributing factors were provided regarding the crash in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1951-10-30 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident near Mt Box Springs, United States of America?

A flight traveling from Madison-Truax Field crashed in the Box Springs Mountains during its approach to Norton Air Force Base, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 1951-10-30 Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3) accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1951-10-30 involved a Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3), registration 43-15109, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Mt Box Springs, United States of America.

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