1951 — May 21, USAF C-124 Globemaster emergency landing crash near New Lisbon IN–7

–7 Aviation Safety Network. USAF C-124A Globemaster II crash near New Lisbon, IN 5-23-1951.
–7 Baugher. 1949 USAF Serial Numbers. 8-17-2011 revision.

Narrative Information

Aviation Safety Network Database:
“Date: Wednesday 23 May 1951
“Type: Douglas C-124A Globemaster II
“Operator: United States Air Force – USAF
“Registration: 49-232
“MSN: 43161
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“Crew: Fatalities: 7 / Occupants: 12
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“Location: near New Lisbon, IN
“Phase: En route (ENR)
“Nature: Military
“Departure airport: Dayton-Wright Patterson ADB, OH…
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“Narrative:

“During a service evaluation flight the crew was forced to carry out an emergency landing. While attempting to land in a corn field, the transport plane contacted a tree, crashed and caught fire.” (Aviation Safety Network. USAF C-124A Globemaster II crash near New Lisbon, IN 5-23-1951.)

Baugher: “Douglas C-124A Globemaster II c/n 43161…232 crashed near New Lisbon, IN May 23, 1951. 7 of 12 onboard killed. Made emergency landing in a cornfield and caught fire and burned.” (Baugher. 1949 USAF Serial Numbers. 8-17-2011 revision.)

Sources

Aviation Safety Network, Flight Safety Foundation. USAF C-124A Globemaster II crash near New Lisbon, IN 5-23-1951. Accessed 6-18-2023 at:
https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19510523-0

Baugher, Joseph F. 1949 USAF Serial Numbers. Aug 17 2011 revision. Accessed at: http://www.joebaugher.com/usaf_serials/1949.html