Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar crash, Mar 5, 1960, Botrice...
Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar accident on March 5, 1960 near Botricello Calabria, Italy with no fatalities.
- Date: March 5, 1960
- Aircraft: Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar
- Location: Botricello Calabria, Italy
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: En route
A USAF Fairchild C 119G serial 53 8152A of the 12th Troop Carrier Squadron suffered an overspeed of its port engine, after which the propeller shaft sheared. The crew and passengers landed safely with only minor injuries.