Chase XC-123 Avitruc crash, Jun 27, 1951, Eglin AFB (Valp...
Chase XC-123 Avitruc accident on June 27, 1951 near Eglin AFB (Valparaiso) Florida, United States with no fatalities. Cause: The cause was a mechanical...
- Date: June 27, 1951
- Aircraft: Chase XC-123 Avitruc
- Location: Eglin AFB (Valparaiso) Florida, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: The cause was a mechanical failure during takeoff.
The Chase Avitruc crashed shortly after takeoff from Eglin AFB, Florida, about 13 miles north northeast of Valparaiso on 27 June 1951. The accident was attributed to a mechanical failure during takeoff, and the aircraft was destroyed.