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Wilmington-Clinton County Airport Stall and Crash

Wilmington, United States of AmericaTakeoff (climb)

On August 9, 1968, a Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Wilmington, United States of America during takeoff. 6 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An airplane stalled shortly after takeoff from Wilmington-Clinton County Airport and crashed in flames in a field. The flight to Otis AFB carried 11 military personnel and 20 civilians, resulting in six fatalities.

Incident Overview and Casualties An airplane experienced a stall shortly after departing from Wilmington-Clinton County Airport. The aircraft subsequently crashed in flames into a field. The flight was en route to Otis AFB and was carrying 11 military personnel and 20 civilians. Six members of the 907 TAG were killed in the accident. The individuals identified as deceased were T/Sgt William B. Hansford III, Sgt Ernest L. Arehart, Sgt Richard N. Hall, Sgt David A. Husinga, A1C Paul L. Ruschau, and A1C Michael L. Wiford. ## Operational Context The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, exact date, operator, or the precise cause of the stall. The incident occurred during the initial climb phase following takeoff, leading to a fatal impact with the ground.

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