49-0172 — routes, history & safety record

FlightFinder has no observed route profile for this registration. The documented safety events below are available independently of live flight tracking.

Safety history

January 16, 1952Accident
While cruising along the coast, the crew encountered a major technical issue with both engines. The pilot-in-command elected to ditch the aircraft few km off Gampo. Three crew members were killed while two others were rescued. They were performing a supply mission from Pohang to Seoul. Crew: 1st Lt Charles S. Aldrich, 1st Lt Robert K.
Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar · 3 fatalities
It is believed that a technical issue occurred on both propeller blades that may have detached in flight. Full accident record