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Midair Collision Involving Two C-119 Aircraft Near Wilmington Airport

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On April 18, 1964, 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 in flight. 7 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)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

Two C-119 aircraft collided during a local training mission, crashing 10 miles east of Wilmington Airport. The accident resulted in 17 fatalities and two survivors.

Incident Overview During a local training mission, a Kaiser-Frazer C-119G Flying Boxcar collided in midair with a second United States Air Force C-119 aircraft. The impact caused both aircraft to crash approximately 10 miles east of Wilmington Airport. The exact circumstances leading to the collision remain unclear, and the specific registrations for both aircraft are not provided in the source material. ## Casualties The accident resulted in significant loss of life. Seven occupants aboard the Kaiser-Frazer C-119G were killed, while two others survived. All 10 occupants on board the second C-119 aircraft were killed in the crash.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Apr 1964 Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar accident near Wilmington, United States of America?

Two C-119 aircraft collided during a local training mission, crashing 10 miles east of Wilmington Airport. The accident resulted in 17 fatalities and two survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 Apr 1964 Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 7 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Apr 1964 involved a Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Wilmington, United States of America.

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