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1950-07-07: Douglas C-54 Skymaster (45-0518) — United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) — Busan, South Korea

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On July 7, 1950, a Douglas C-54 Skymaster (registration 45-0518) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Busan, South Korea in flight. 23 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft collided with terrain while flying in low-visibility conditions. 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.

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A four-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside approximately 64 km northwest of Busan during flight in low visibility.

What happened

During a flight through an area characterized by limited visibility, a four-engine aircraft struck the side of a mountain. The impact occurred at an altitude of roughly 2,000 feet. The location of the accident has been identified as being approximately 64 km northwest of Pusan (Busan).

There were 23 fatalities resulting from the crash, with all individuals on board the aircraft losing their lives in the event.

Findings

  • The flight was operating in conditions of reduced visibility at the time of the impact.
  • The aircraft struck a mountain slope while maintaining an altitude of 2,000 feet.

Probable cause

The aircraft collided with terrain while flying in low-visibility conditions.

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