C-124 Crash Site

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On June 3, 1958, en route from Travis AFB to Tachikawa, Japan, via Honolulu, the C-124 aircraft had just been returned to the Air Force after a major overhaul at the Douglas Aircraft plant in Long Beach, Calif. Carrying over 20,000 pounds in cargo bound for the Orient, the aircraft was observed climbing to 1000 feet, when the port wing suddenly dipped, and the aircraft fell into a steep turn, hitting the ground about a half mile from the end of the runway, north of Highway 12.

Two of the officers and all four of the enlisted crew of the plane survived the initial impact of the crash. However, all but two of the enlisted quickly succumbed to injuries and burns.

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Coordinates:   38°13'46"N   121°57'10"W

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  • Crew had made four attempts at takeoff. Radio problems forced return to base. Pilot was determined to take off he had family in Japan. Air Force called it hurry upitis.
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