On April 22, 1954, a Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar (registration 52-5904) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Beulaville, United States of America in flight. 2 people were killed. 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.
A training mission resulted in an aircraft crash in a prairie near Beulaville, leading to two fatalities and two successful bailouts.
What happened
During the execution of a scheduled training mission, the flight crew encountered an unforeseen emergency. As the situation progressed, two members of the crew managed to successfully exit the aircraft via bailout. Following their departure, the aircraft proceeded to crash into a prairie region situated approximately six miles northwest of Beulaville.
Findings
The accident resulted in two fatalities among the crew members.
Two additional crew members survived the event after abandoning the aircraft.
The incident occurred during the training phase of flight.
What happened in the 22 Apr 1954 Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar accident near Beulaville, United States of America?
A training mission resulted in an aircraft crash in a prairie near Beulaville, leading to two fatalities and two successful bailouts.
Were there any fatalities in the 22 Apr 1954 Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 22 Apr 1954 involved a Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar, registration 52-5904, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Beulaville, United States of America.
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