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Aircraft Crash at Pope Air Force Base (52-5859)

Pope AFB (Fayetteville), United States of AmericaTakeoff (climb)

On October 6, 1954, a Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar (registration 52-5859) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Pope AFB (Fayetteville), United States of America during takeoff. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Engine failure after takeoff. 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

An aircraft crashed into a barrack under construction shortly after takeoff from Pope Air Force Base due to an engine failure, killing two crew members and injuring twelve others.

Incident Overview and Casualties An aircraft experienced an engine failure shortly after takeoff from Pope Air Force Base while in a climbing phase. The loss of power caused the aircraft to stall, leading to a crash into a barrack that was under construction. The accident resulted in the deaths of two crew members. Additionally, ten other occupants aboard the aircraft were injured, and two workers on the ground sustained injuries during the impact. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was an engine failure after takeoff. The source does not provide specific details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, or exact date of the incident.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Oct 1954 Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar accident near Pope AFB (Fayetteville), United States of America?

An aircraft crashed into a barrack under construction shortly after takeoff from Pope Air Force Base due to an engine failure, killing two crew members and injuring twelve others.

Were there any fatalities in the 6 Oct 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 6 Oct 1954 involved a Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar, registration 52-5859, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Pope AFB (Fayetteville), United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Engine failure after takeoff.

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