Boeing B-52 Stratofortress crash, Nov 6, 1957, Castle AFB...
Boeing B-52 Stratofortress accident on November 6, 1957 near Castle AFB California, United States with no fatalities. Cause: Failure of the landing...
- Date: November 6, 1957
- Aircraft: Boeing B-52 Stratofortress
- Location: Castle AFB California, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Failure of the landing gear lever latch.
A Boeing B 52B Stratofortress was flying a local training sortie with touch and go landings at Castle AFB, California. After touchdown the landing gear failed and the aircraft slid along the runway before stopping. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair and no one was injured.