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Four-Engine Aircraft Crash Near Osaka-Itami Airport (42-72583)

Osaka-Itami, JapanTakeoff (climb)

On September 6, 1950, a Douglas C-54 Skymaster (registration 42-72583) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Osaka-Itami, Japan during takeoff. 11 people were killed. 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 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A four-engine aircraft crashed 7 km from Osaka-Itami Airport during initial climb, killing all 11 occupants, including three INS journalists en route to South Korea.

Incident Overview A four-engine aircraft departed Osaka-Itami Airport and crashed approximately 7 km from the airport while in initial climb. The accident occurred two minutes after takeoff, when the aircraft went out of control. ## Casualties All 11 occupants on board were killed. Among the fatalities were three journalists from the American News Agency INS (International News Service). The journalists were traveling to South Korea at the time of the crash. ## Operational Context The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location beyond the airport and distance from the airport. The probable cause is not stated in the source.

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