Douglas C-124 Globemaster II crash, Sep 12, 1954 (10 killed)
Douglas C-124 Globemaster II accident on September 12, 1954 near Thule AFB (Pituffik) Qaasuitsup Kommunia, Greenland with 10 fatalities.
- Date: September 12, 1954
- Aircraft: Douglas C-124 Globemaster II
- Location: Thule AFB (Pituffik) Qaasuitsup Kommunia, Greenland
- Fatalities: 10
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
Shortly after takeoff from Thule, the C-124 reported an engine failure and turned back for an emergency landing. On short final in light snow and gusting crosswinds, the aircraft was too low, its left wing hit the ground, and it crashed in flames short of runway 16. Ten crew were killed, five others were injured, and the aircraft was destroyed.