In-flight engine failure leads to crash in prairie

No fatalities • Caceres, Spain • Flight

An aircraft experienced an engine failure during flight, resulting in a crash into a prairie and the loss of the airframe.

What happened

During the flight, the aircraft experienced a mechanical failure involving one of its engines. Following the loss of power, the captain instructed the crew members to abandon the aircraft via bailout procedures. Despite these efforts, the plane entered a steep descent and impacted the ground within a prairie region.

While the aircraft was completely destroyed upon impact, there were no fatalities among the personnel on board. All eight crew members were successfully rescued following the accident.

Findings

The investigation determined that the primary factor leading to the crash was an engine failure during the flight phase.

Probable cause

The loss of an engine during flight led to a loss of control and subsequent impact with the ground.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1954-02-08 Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar accident near Caceres, Spain?

An aircraft experienced an engine failure during flight, resulting in a crash into a prairie and the loss of the airframe.

Were there any fatalities in the 1954-02-08 Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1954-02-08 involved a Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar, registration 50-0163, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Caceres, Spain.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The loss of an engine during flight led to a loss of control and subsequent impact with the ground.

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