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Right Engine Failure Causes Crash Near Hongcheon; One Crew Member Killed (48-0345)

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On March 29, 1951, a Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar (registration 48-0345) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Hongcheon, South Korea in flight. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the right engine in flight. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A military aircraft experienced a right engine failure in flight, prompting an emergency landing attempt. The aircraft crashed 10 km south of Hongcheon, resulting in one fatality and four injuries among the five crew members.

Accident Overview

A military aircraft was in flight when its right engine failed. The crew responded by reducing altitude and attempting an emergency landing. The aircraft subsequently crashed approximately 10 kilometers south of Hongcheon. The impact destroyed the aircraft beyond repair. One crew member died and four others sustained injuries.

Crew

The crew comprised five members: 2nd Lt Kenneth E. Becker, S/Sgt Reybur J. Grott, Maj Maurice Johnson, Sgt John C. Kmiec (killed), and F. N. U. Neylon.

Probable Cause

Official findings determined that the probable cause of the accident was a failure of the right engine in flight.

Engine failure

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 Mar 1951 Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar accident near Hongcheon, South Korea?

A military aircraft experienced a right engine failure in flight, prompting an emergency landing attempt. The aircraft crashed 10 km south of Hongcheon, resulting in one fatality and four injuries among the five crew members.

Were there any fatalities in the 29 Mar 1951 Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 Mar 1951 involved a Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar, registration 48-0345, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Hongcheon, South Korea.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Failure of the right engine in flight

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