N8504X — routes, history & safety record

We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.

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. Probable cause (official findings): 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-aroun
Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar