45-21872
We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.
Safety history
- September 25, 1953Accident
The airplane departed Eielson AFB on a weather observation mission on behalf of the 58th Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron. Shortly after takeoff, while in initial climb, one of the engine failed. The airplane lost height and crash landed 5 km west of the airbase. Ten crew members were injured and one was killed. Crew: Cpt William A. Barrett, pilot, Maj William H. Down, pilot, Cpt Charles F. Baker, weather observer, † 1st Lt Jack M. Denardo, navigator, 2nd Lt Howell B. Smith, navigator, M/Sgt Ro