No fatalities

Aircraft crash following engine failure during climb (49-0126)

Jackson-Hawkins Field, United States of AmericaTakeoff (climb)

On February 14, 1953, a Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar (registration 49-0126) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Jackson-Hawkins Field, United States of America during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The engine failed shortly after takeoff, causing the aircraft to lose airspeed and stall. 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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An aircraft experienced an engine failure shortly after takeoff, leading to a stall and subsequent crash in a nearby field.

What happened

During the initial climb phase of flight, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of power due to an engine malfunction. This mechanical failure resulted in a significant reduction in airspeed, causing the aircraft to enter a stall condition.

Following the loss of lift, the plane descended into a field situated approximately 0.3 miles beyond the runway threshold. While the impact caused the aircraft to be damaged beyond repair, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board.

Findings

  • The primary factor in the accident was an engine failure occurring during the climb.

Probable cause

The engine failed shortly after takeoff, causing the aircraft to lose airspeed and stall.