Disappearance and recovery of four-engine aircraft near King Salmon

4 fatalities • Alaska, United States of America • Flight

A four-engine aircraft vanished during a flight from Elmendorf AFB to King Salmon, with wreckage later discovered years after the search was called off.

What happened

A flight departing from Elmendorf AFB and destined for King Salmon disappeared under unidentified conditions. The aircraft, which featured four engines, was carrying a total of four crew members. Following the disappearance, search and rescue operations were launched to locate the missing plane and its occupants. These efforts continued for several weeks but were ultimately terminated when no evidence of the flight or the personnel could be found.

The mystery regarding the aircraft's fate remained unresolved for an extended period. It was not until 1972 that the wreckage of the aircraft was finally identified in a remote and isolated region. No information regarding the specific circumstances of the crash was immediately available at the time of the initial disappearance.

Findings

No specific conclusions regarding the cause of the accident were provided in the initial reports, as the debris was located long after the search operations had been abandoned.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1969-10-13 Douglas C-54 Skymaster accident near Alaska, United States of America?

A four-engine aircraft vanished during a flight from Elmendorf AFB to King Salmon, with wreckage later discovered years after the search was called off.

Were there any fatalities in the 1969-10-13 Douglas C-54 Skymaster accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1969-10-13 involved a Douglas C-54 Skymaster, registration 42-72611, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Alaska, United States of America.

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