Douglas C-54 Skymaster crash, Oct 15, 1959, Jacksonville...
Douglas C-54 Skymaster accident on October 15, 1959 near Jacksonville Florida, United States with no fatalities. Cause: Crew confusion. The crew...
- Date: October 15, 1959
- Aircraft: Douglas C-54 Skymaster
- Location: Jacksonville Florida, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Crew confusion. The crew mistakenly selected nearly empty fuel tanks, as the fleet had two different fuel tank configurations.
The cargo C 54 lost power on several engines after departing Jacksonville and the crew asked to return. It ditched in a small lake, struck trees and burned, and the crew swam ashore with serious injuries. A Civil Aeronautics Board investigation was carried out.