Crash of a Fairchild AC-119K Stinger in Đà Nẵng

Date & Time: Feb 19, 1970
Operator:
Registration:
53-3156
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
11167
YOM:
1953
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
10
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Đà Nẵng, both engines failed. The airplane stalled and crashed 2 km short of runway threshold. All 10 occupants were injured and the aircraft was destroyed. The crew was returning to Đà Nẵng following a reconnaissance mission.
Probable cause:
Double engine failure caused by a fuel exhaustion.

Crash of a Fairchild AC-119G Flying Boxcar in Saigon: 6 killed

Date & Time: Oct 11, 1969
Operator:
Registration:
52-5907
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
11074
YOM:
1952
Flight number:
Shadow 76
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
10
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Saigon-Tan Son Nhat Airport, while climbing, an engine failed and caught fire. The pilot lost control of the airplane that crashed in a huge explosion. Six of the 10 occupants were killed. At the time of the accident, the airplane was carrying a load of ammunitions.
Those killed were:
Lt Col Bernard Richard Knapic,
Maj Moses Lopes Alves,
Maj Jerome James Rice,
Cpt John Hooper V. Hathaway,
S/Sgt Ellsworth Smith Bradford,
S/Sgt Abraham Lincoln Moore.
Probable cause:
Engine failure at takeoff for undetermined reason.

Crash of a Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar in Agra: 20 killed

Date & Time: Jun 29, 1969
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Agra - Nagpur
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
16
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
20
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Agra Airport, while climbing in poor weather conditions, the airplane went out of control and crashed in a field located in Burhere, some 27 km from Agra. All 20 occupants were killed.

Crash of a Fairchild C-119G Flying Boxcar in Tajo de Cabaneja: 7 killed

Date & Time: Mar 15, 1969
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Paris – Rabat
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
6
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
7
Circumstances:
The aircraft departed Paris-Le Bourget Airport in the evening on a flight to Rabat. While cruising by night, the airplane struck the slope of a mountain. The wreckage was found few hours later and all seven occupants were killed, among them one civilian.

Crash of a Fairchild C-119G Flying Boxcar on Mt Pico del Este: 8 killed

Date & Time: Dec 14, 1968
Operator:
Registration:
51-2667
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
Roosevelt Roads - Homestead
MSN:
10656
YOM:
1951
Country:
Crew on board:
8
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
8
Circumstances:
The crew departed Roosevelt Roads NAS on a routine flight to Homestead AFB, south Florida. Few minutes after takeoff, the radio communication systems apparently failed and the crew decided to return to his departure point for a safe landing. While cruising in poor visibility at an altitude of 3,400 feet, the airplane struck tree tops and crashed in a wooded area located on the slope of the Pico del Este (1,036 meters high) located in the El Yunque National Park. As the airplane failed to return, SAR operations were conducted and the wreckage was found a day later some 12 km west of Ceiba. All eight crew members were killed.

Crash of a Fairchild C-119G Flying Boxcar in Røros

Date & Time: Dec 6, 1968
Operator:
Registration:
BW-E
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
10684
YOM:
1951
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
On final approach to Røros Airport, the aircraft was too low when the left main gear struck the ground 13 meters short of runway threshold and was torn off. The aircraft partially belly landed and came to rest on the runway. There were no casualties.

Crash of a Fairchild C-119G Flying Boxcar in Wilmington: 6 killed

Date & Time: Aug 9, 1968
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Wilmington – Otis
Location:
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
27
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
6
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Wilmington-Clinton County Airport, the airplane stalled and crashed in flames in a field. It was engaged in a flight to Otis AFB, carrying 11 military personnels and 20 civilians. Six members of the 907 TAG were killed.
Those killed were:
T/Sgt William B. Hansford III,
Sgt Ernest L. Arehart,
Sgt Richard N. Hall,
Sgt David A. Husinga,
A1C Paul L. Ruschau,
A1C Michael L. Wiford.

Crash of a Fairchild C-119C Flying Boxcar in Deer Valley

Date & Time: Nov 16, 1966
Operator:
Flight Type:
Site:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The aircraft was involved in a ground crash test on behalf of the Flight Safety Foundation and assistance of North American Aviation. With no one on board, the aircraft was crashed at a speed of 130 knots against a concrete wall and was completely destroyed. The weapon cylinder in the cargo bay remained intact.
Thanks to Chris Baird - www.arizonawrecks.com
Final Report:

Crash of a Fairchild C-119G Flying Boxcar on Mt Pallett: 4 killed

Date & Time: Sep 30, 1966 at 2115 LT
Operator:
Registration:
53-3195
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
No
Site:
Schedule:
March - March
MSN:
11208
YOM:
1953
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a night training mission out from March AFB, Riverside. While cruising in stormy weather at an altitude of 8,000 feet, the airplane struck tree tops and crashed on the slope of Mt Pallett located 8,4 miles south of Pearblossom. The aircraft impacted the north slope just below the ridge scattering wreckage on both sides of the ridge. All four crew members were killed.
Crew:
Maj Elvin Estes,
Cpt Norman Gassman,
Cpt Raymond Miller,
S/Sgt Roger DuCharime.
Probable cause:
Controlled flight into terrain.

Crash of a Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar in Jacksonville

Date & Time: Jul 16, 1966
Operator:
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Jacksonville - Jacksonville
Crew on board:
4
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
30
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Jacksonville-Towers Field NAS, while climbing, the crew informed ATC about the failure of the left engine and was cleared to return for an emergency landing. Smoke spread in the cockpit and the cabin so it was decided to abandon the aircraft. All 34 occupants bailed out and the airplane crashed in a field and was destroyed. There were no casualties.
Probable cause:
Failure of the left engine after takeoff.