Douglas C-54 Skymaster crash, Jun 15, 1954, Gage Oklahoma
Douglas C-54 Skymaster accident on June 15, 1954 near Gage Oklahoma, United States with no fatalities. Cause: Bearing failure in the No. 3 engine...
- Date: June 15, 1954
- Aircraft: Douglas C-54 Skymaster
- Location: Gage Oklahoma, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Bearing failure in the No. 3 engine generator, which overheated and released flammable fluid that ignited in flight
A Great Lakes Airlines Douglas C-54 (N30070) developed a fire in engine No. 3 while cruising at night at 5,500 feet. The crew feathered the propeller and diverted to Gage Municipal Airport, Oklahoma, where the aircraft landed and was destroyed by fire after the right main gear collapsed. All 82 occupants evacuated safely.