ASN Aircraft accident Fairchild C-119G Flying Boxcar 22125 Edmonton-Namao Field, AB (YED)
ASN logo
 

Status:
Date:Monday 6 January 1958
Type:Silhouette image of generic C119 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different
Fairchild C-119G Flying Boxcar
Operator:Royal Canadian Air Force - RCAF
Registration: 22125
MSN: 10942
First flight:
Crew:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Passengers:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Total:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 14
Aircraft damage: Damaged beyond repair
Location:near Edmonton-Namao Field, AB (YED) (   Canada)
Phase: Approach (APR)
Nature:Military
Departure airport:?
Destination airport:Edmonton-Namao Field, AB (YED/CYED), Canada
Narrative:
The 435 Sqn Boxcar crashed short of the runway at RCAF Station Namao AB, following engine failure. The landing gear failed and the wings and tail booms were torn off. Fortunately, there were no fatalities of the 14 onboard.

Sources:
» Edmonton Journal 6 January 1958, Pg 1
» Sixty Years, The RCAF and CF Air Command 1924-1984, Larry Milberry Pg 294 (Photo)
» Royal Canadian Air Force Aircraft Finish and Markings 1947-1968 Vol 1 Patrick Martin, Pg50


Photos

Add your photo of this accident or aircraft
This information is not presented as the Flight Safety Foundation or the Aviation Safety Network’s opinion as to the cause of the accident. It is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time.
languages: languages

Share

The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:

CONNECT WITH US: FSF on social media FSF Facebook FSF Twitter FSF Youtube FSF LinkedIn FSF Instagram

©2024 Flight Safety Foundation

1920 Ballenger Av, 4th Fl.
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
www.FlightSafety.org