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Uninjured Crew After Training Flight Runway Excursion (55-4541)

Andersen AFB, Guam IslandLanding (descent or approach)

On May 8, 1967, a Fairchild C-123 Provider (registration 55-4541) operated by United States Coast Guard - USCG was involved in an aviation accident near Andersen AFB, Guam Island during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The cause of the loss of control remains unknown. 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

During a local training flight, an aircraft veered off the runway after the pilot increased engine power for a takeoff. All four crew members escaped uninjured, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Outcome During a local training flight, the crew was tasked with completing touch-and-go maneuvers. Following a touchdown, the pilot-in-command increased engine power to initiate a takeoff. At that point, the aircraft went out of control, veered off the runway, and came to rest. All four crew members escaped the incident uninjured. The aircraft sustained damage that was assessed as beyond repair. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the cause of the loss of control remains unknown. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, date, or location was provided in the source material.

Probable cause

The cause of the loss of control remains unknown.

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