Douglas C-124 Globemaster II crash, Nov 28, 1956, McMurdo...
Douglas C-124 Globemaster II accident on November 28, 1956 near McMurdo Sound, Antarctica with no fatalities. Cause: The cause was a nose gear collapse...
- Date: November 28, 1956
- Aircraft: Douglas C-124 Globemaster II
- Location: McMurdo Sound, Antarctica
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The cause was a nose gear collapse on landing.
A USAF Douglas C 124C Globemaster II on a supply flight to McMurdo Sound had its nose gear collapse on touchdown and came to rest on its nose. The three crew and 14 passengers were not hurt, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.