1 fatality

1958-10-15: Fairchild C-123 Provider (54-0614) — United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) — Mitchel AFB (Long Island), United States of America

Mitchel AFB (Long Island), United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On October 15, 1958, a Fairchild C-123 Provider (registration 54-0614) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Mitchel AFB (Long Island), United States of America during landing or approach. One person was 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.

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A military training aircraft overran the runway during a night landing at Mitchel AFB, struck three vehicles, injuring all four crew and killing one driver, with four others injured.

Accident Overview

A military aircraft conducting a local night training mission at Mitchel Air Force Base experienced difficulty stopping after touchdown. The airplane overran the remaining runway distance, crossed through a fence and a road, and collided with three cars before coming to rest.

Injuries and Damage

All four crew members aboard the aircraft sustained injuries. On the ground, one driver was killed, and four other individuals were also injured. The aircraft itself was damaged beyond repair as a result of the crash and subsequent collision with vehicles.

Sequence of Events

The incident occurred during a night training sortie. After landing, the crew found they could not stop the airplane within the available runway length. The aircraft continued past the runway end, breached a perimeter fence, and traversed a road, where it struck three occupied cars. The final position of the aircraft was beyond the road, having come to rest after the collisions.

Response

Emergency services responded to the scene to provide medical aid to the injured and to investigate the accident. The exact cause of the overrun has not been determined, and an investigation is underway to understand the circumstances leading to the loss of control on landing.

Notes

Mitchel Air Force Base is located in New York. At the time of the accident, the crew was performing routine night training operations. No further details about the aircraft type, registration, or specific weather conditions have been released.