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Aircraft Crash in Ashiya (49-0138)

Ashiya AFB, JapanLanding (descent or approach)

On July 24, 1952, a Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar (registration 49-0138) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Ashiya AFB, Japan 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 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a house with a beer hall 1.7 km from Ashiya Airbase while completing a circuit, killing all five crew members and two occupants.

Incident Overview and Context A twin-engine aircraft was returning from the Korean War front when it encountered a fatal accident near the city of Ashiya. The aircraft was in the process of completing a circuit over the city to align with the approach path for landing at Ashiya Airbase. The incident occurred at a location approximately 1.7 kilometers from the airbase. The aircraft lost control during this final approach phase, leading to a crash into a residential structure that also housed a beer hall. No specific aircraft type, registration, date, or operator is provided in the source material.

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