Engine failure leads to training aircraft crash at Namao AFB

No fatalities • Namao AFB, Canada • Landing (descent or approach)

A training flight at Namao Air Force Base resulted in an aircraft crash after an engine malfunction occurred during the final approach phase.

What happened

During a local training mission operating out of Namao AFB, an aircraft carrying 14 individuals was performing its landing sequence. As the plane was on final approach to the runway, a mechanical issue occurred involving one of the engines. The loss of power from this engine led to an aerodynamic stall, preventing the crew from maintaining controlled flight.

As a result of the stall, the aircraft descended prematurely and struck the ground short of the runway threshold. The impact was severe enough to result in the total destruction of the airframe. While there were 14 injuries recorded among the occupants, no fatalities were reported following the accident.

Findings

Investigations into the crash determined that the primary factor was an engine failure during the critical final approach phase of flight.

Probable cause

The loss of power from one engine during the final approach caused the aircraft to stall and crash.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1958-01-06 Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar accident near Namao AFB, Canada?

A training flight at Namao Air Force Base resulted in an aircraft crash after an engine malfunction occurred during the final approach phase.

Were there any fatalities in the 1958-01-06 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 1958-01-06 involved a Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar, registration 22125, operated by Royal Canadian Air Force - RCAF, at Namao AFB, Canada.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The loss of power from one engine during the final approach caused the aircraft to stall and crash.

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