Douglas C-124 Globemaster II crash, Sep 6, 1955 (1 killed)
Douglas C-124 Globemaster II accident on September 6, 1955 near Kirtland AFB New Mexico, United States with 1 fatality.
- Date: September 6, 1955
- Aircraft: Douglas C-124 Globemaster II
- Location: Kirtland AFB New Mexico, United States
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
A USAF Douglas C 124C Globemaster II took off from Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, for March AFB in strong crosswinds. During the takeoff roll it drifted off the runway centerline. Despite the crew's corrections, it left the runway and came to rest off the paved surface. One passenger was killed, and a few others were injured.