In-flight engine failure and crew bailout near Kagoshima

No fatalities • Kagoshima, Japan • Flight

A crew abandoned an aircraft following an engine failure and the inability to feather the propeller, resulting in a crash in Kagoshima.

What happened

During a flight near Kagoshima, an engine malfunction occurred, leading to a loss of power. Following the mechanical failure, the crew attempted to feather the propeller to reduce drag; however, this procedure could not be completed successfully.

Due to the inability to manage the propeller state and the subsequent flight conditions, the crew made the decision to bail out of the aircraft. After the crew exited, the plane descended rapidly and struck the ground in the Kagoshima region.

Despite the impact of the aircraft, all five crew members survived the incident without injuries.

Findings

Investigations into the event determined that the primary factor was an engine failure during the flight phase.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by a failure of one engine during flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1955-11-30 Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar accident near Kagoshima, Japan?

A crew abandoned an aircraft following an engine failure and the inability to feather the propeller, resulting in a crash in Kagoshima.

Were there any fatalities in the 1955-11-30 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 1955-11-30 involved a Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar, registration 52-5881, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Kagoshima, Japan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was caused by a failure of one engine during flight.

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