No fatalities

1950-07-26: Douglas C-54 Skymaster (43-17221) — United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) — Kadena AFB, Japan

Kadena AFB, JapanLanding (descent or approach)

On July 26, 1950, a Douglas C-54 Skymaster (registration 43-17221) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Kadena AFB, Japan during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft lost directional control during landing, leading to a runway excursion and subsequent fire. 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 1781257837Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft caught fire and was destroyed after losing control and veering off the runway during its landing phase.

What happened

During the landing phase of the flight, the aircraft experienced a loss of control while on the runway. The movement caused the plane to veer off the active runway surface.

Following the excursion from the runway, the aircraft came to a stop in an area where it subsequently ignited. The resulting fire was intense enough to result in the total destruction of the airframe.

Findings

  • There were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board.
  • The primary consequence of the event was the complete loss of the aircraft due to fire following the runway excursion.

Probable cause

The aircraft lost directional control during landing, leading to a runway excursion and subsequent fire.