No fatalities

Aircraft loss during landing (49-0166)

Busan, South KoreaLanding (descent or approach)

On November 9, 1950, a Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar (registration 49-0166) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Busan, South Korea during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the landing accident is currently unknown. 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

An aircraft was destroyed after crashing while attempting to land, resulting in no injuries to those on board.

What happened

During the final phase of flight, an aircraft was involved in a landing accident. The event occurred as the plane was approaching the runway for touchdown. Upon impact with the ground, the airframe sustained damage so severe that it was declared a total loss.

Despite the impact, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among the occupants. The incident resulted in the aircraft being written off by investigators.

Findings

The specific circumstances leading to the crash remain undetermined at this time. Investigators have not yet identified the precise reason why the aircraft failed to complete a safe landing.

Probable cause

The cause of the landing accident is currently unknown.