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Four-Engine Aircraft Emergency Landing Near Samsun Airport (45-0515)

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On June 2, 1967, a Douglas C-54 Skymaster (registration 45-0515) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Samsun, Turkey in flight. No fatalities were reported. 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 made an emergency landing in a field 2 km southeast of Samsun Airport after an unexpected en route situation. All six crew members escaped uninjured, but the aircraft was partially destroyed by fire.

Incident Overview During an en route flight, the crew of a four-engine aircraft encountered an unexpected situation that required an emergency landing. The aircraft crash-landed in a field located 2 kilometers southeast of Samsun Airport. Upon impact, the aircraft came to rest in flames. ## Outcome All six crew members on board escaped the incident without injury. The aircraft sustained significant damage and was partially destroyed by fire following the crash landing. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, operator, date, or the exact cause of the unexpected situation.

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