Zone
Oklahoma

Crash of a Boeing JB-52C-50-BO Stratofortress in Skiatook: 3 killed

Date & Time: Mar 29, 1957
Type of aircraft:
Boeing B-52 Stratofortress
Operator:
Registration:
54-2676
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Test
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
Schedule:
Wichita - Wichita
MSN:
17171
YOM:
1954
Location:
Skiatook
Oklahoma
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
While on a test flight out from Wichita, the aircraft suffered a loss of electrical power while flying in negative G conditions. The aircraft went out of control and crashed near Skiatook, about 15 miles north of Tulsa. A crew member was injured while three other were killed.
Probable cause:
Loss of electrical power due to a defective constant speed drive.

Crash of a Pitcairn PA-5 Mailwing in Skiatook

Date & Time: Jun 29, 1929
Type of aircraft:
Pitcairn PA-5 Mailwing
Operator:
Registration:
NC5863
Flight Phase:
Flight
Flight Type:
Postal (mail)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
25
YOM:
1928
Location:
Skiatook
Oklahoma
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route, the engine failed, forcing the pilot to attempt an emergency landing. While contacting the ground, the aircraft overturned and came to rest upside down, bursting into flames. The pilot was slightly injured and the aircraft was destroyed by fire.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.
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