Douglas C-124 Globemaster II crash, Jun 19, 1960 (3 killed)
Douglas C-124 Globemaster II accident on June 19, 1960 near Paramaribo Paramaribo City District, Suriname with 3 fatalities. Cause: The aircraft flew...
- Date: June 19, 1960
- Aircraft: Douglas C-124 Globemaster II
- Location: Paramaribo Paramaribo City District, Suriname
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The aircraft flew into trees on final approach in poor weather.
A United States Air Force Douglas C 124 Globemaster II, serial 52 0993, crashed on final approach to Paramaribo Zanderij Airport in Suriname on a flight from Charleston. Flying in poor weather, it struck trees short of the runway. Three of the seven crew were killed.