Douglas C-133 Cargomaster crash, Jan 11, 1965 (6 killed)

Douglas C-133 Cargomaster accident on January 11, 1965 near Wake Island United States Minor Outlying Islands, United States with 6 fatalities.

A USAF Douglas Cargomaster (54 0140) took off at night from Wake Island and, while climbing through about 500 feet, went out of control and crashed into the sea about 4.5 km offshore. All six crew on board were killed and the aircraft was destroyed.

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