7 fatalities

Four-engine aircraft crashes into Mount Tongo during approach to Agana Airport (39180)

Agana, Guam IslandLanding (descent or approach)

On September 30, 1945, a Douglas C-54 Skymaster (registration 39180) operated by United States Navy - USN was involved in an aviation accident near Agana, Guam Island during landing or approach. 7 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 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

A four-engine aircraft struck the slope of Mt Tongo while on final approach to Agana Airport, resulting in the destruction of the airframe and the deaths of all seven crew members on board.

What happened

During its final approach phase toward Agana Airport, a four-engine aircraft collided with the terrain. The impact occurred on the slope of Mt Tongo, situated approximately eight miles southwest of the airport boundaries. The force of the collision was sufficient to destroy the airframe completely. All seven individuals serving as crew members were killed in the accident. No survivors were reported from this event.

Findings

The source material indicates that the aircraft impacted a mountain slope during the approach phase. The specific contributing factors or technical conclusions regarding why the aircraft deviated from its intended flight path are not detailed in the provided text.