Canadair C-4 North Star crash, Dec 27, 1953, Shemya Alaska
Canadair C-4 North Star accident on December 27, 1953 near Shemya Alaska, United States with no fatalities. Cause: Crosswind gusting to 50 knots.
- Date: December 27, 1953
- Aircraft: Canadair C-4 North Star
- Location: Shemya Alaska, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Crosswind gusting to 50 knots
A RCAF Canadair North Star en route from Canada to Korea overran the runway after landing at Shemya. There were no casualties and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.