Crash of a Chase XC-123 Avitruc at Eglin AFB: 1 killed
Date & Time:
Jun 27, 1951
Operator:
Registration:
47-0786
Survivors:
Yes
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
1
Circumstances:
Crashed on takeoff following a mechanical failure. The pilot was killed and three other crew injured.
Crew:
Cpt William A. Fairfield, pilot, †
Cpt Paul R. Riley, copilot,
S/Sgt Jean G. Kinsella, flight engineer,
S/Sgt Allen P. Hile, radio operator.
Crew:
Cpt William A. Fairfield, pilot, †
Cpt Paul R. Riley, copilot,
S/Sgt Jean G. Kinsella, flight engineer,
S/Sgt Allen P. Hile, radio operator.
