N8504X (Fairchild C-119G) — 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

May 14, 1987Accident
THE AIRPLANE WAS DESTABILIZED BY A SLIGHT VERTICAL AIR MOVEMENT ON APPROACH. THE PILOT TOUCHED THE AIRPLANE DOWN SHORT OF THE RUNWAY PROPER, COLLAPSING THE LANDING GEAR BEFORE SLIDING OFF THE STRIP INTO ADJACENT TUNDRA.
Fairchild C-119L
May 13, 1987Accident
The airplane was destabilized by a slight vertical air movement on approach. The pilot touched the airplane down short of the runway proper, collapsing the landing gear before sliding off the strip into adjacent tundra. All five occupants escaped uninjured.
Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar
Occurrence #1: undershoot Phase of operation: landing - flare/touchdown Findings 1. (f) weather condition - downdraft 2. (c) compensation for wind conditions - inadequate - pilot in command 3. (c) go-around - not performed - pilot in command ---------- Occurrence #2: gear collapsed Phase of operation: landing - flare/touchdown Findings 4. Full accident record