No fatalities

Training Flight Crash at Namao AFB (22125)

Namao AFB, CanadaLanding (descent or approach)

On January 6, 1958, a Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar (registration 22125) operated by Royal Canadian Air Force - RCAF was involved in an aviation accident near Namao AFB, Canada during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure on final approach. 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A local training flight at Namao AFB crashed short of the runway after an engine failure on final approach, injuring all 14 occupants and destroying the aircraft.

Incident Overview and Casualties An aircraft operating a local training flight at Namao Air Force Base was carrying 14 people when it crashed short of the runway. The accident resulted in injuries to all 14 occupants on board, and the airplane was destroyed in the incident. The event occurred during a training operation, with no additional details provided regarding the specific aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location beyond Namao AFB. ## Approach and Crash Sequence During the final approach phase, one of the aircraft's engines failed. This engine failure caused the airplane to stall, leading to a crash short of the runway. The sequence of events was directly linked to the loss of engine power during the critical approach stage, resulting in the loss of control and the subsequent impact. ## Official Findings The official investigation identified the probable cause as engine failure on final approach. This finding aligns with the reported sequence of events, where the engine malfunction during the approach phase led to the stall and crash. No other contributing factors or causes were specified in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Jan 1958 Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar accident near Namao AFB, Canada?

A local training flight at Namao AFB crashed short of the runway after an engine failure on final approach, injuring all 14 occupants and destroying the aircraft.

Were there any fatalities in the 6 Jan 1958 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 6 Jan 1958 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?

Engine failure on final approach.