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Lockheed 1049H (N6921C) — Missing Aircraft, Not Recovered at Missing Aircraft (1962)

Missing Aircraft, PACIFIC OCEAN NORTH LATITUDESUnknown/not Reported

On March 15, 1962, a Lockheed 1049H (registration N6921C) operated by Flying Tiger Line,inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Missing Aircraft, PACIFIC OCEAN NORTH LATITUDES. 107 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Undetermined. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive (1962-1981); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive (1962-1981)Primary reportUpdated 2026-07-01Data APIEditorial standards

This account was generated from NTSB coded accident records (1962–1981 archive); the original record contains no narrative.

On March 15, 1962, a Lockheed 1049H (N6921C) operated by Flying Tiger Line, Inc. was involved in a recorded occurrence at Missing Aircraft, Pacific Ocean North Latitudes during the unknown/not reported phase, categorised as missing aircraft, not recovered.

Accident record

This is a factual summary of the official NTSB coded accident record for a Lockheed 1049H at Missing Aircraft, Pacific Ocean North Latitudes on March 15, 1962.

  • Date: March 15, 1962
  • Aircraft: Lockheed 1049H (registration N6921C)
  • Operator: Flying Tiger Line, Inc.
  • Location: Missing Aircraft, Pacific Ocean North Latitudes
  • Phase of operation: Unknown/Not Reported
  • Occurrence type: Missing Aircraft, Not Recovered
  • Fatalities: 107

Probable cause

The NTSB recorded the following probable cause and contributing factors:

> Undetermined

NTSB remarks

The original coded record includes the following remarks (verbatim):

> UNDET DUE TO LACK OF EVIDENCE. ACFT DMG AND INJURY INDEX PRESUMED.

About this record

This account is generated directly from the NTSB’s structured accident data for the 1962–1981 period. It reproduces only the coded facts on file and adds no details beyond them.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive (1962-1981). Original record: https://data.ntsb.gov/avdata#ntsb1962-1. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the public domain (NTSB, U.S. Government work).