Lockheed C-5 Galaxy crash, May 25, 1970, Palmdale AFB Cal...
Lockheed C-5 Galaxy accident on May 25, 1970 near Palmdale AFB California, United States with no fatalities.
- Date: May 25, 1970
- Aircraft: Lockheed C-5 Galaxy
- Location: Palmdale AFB California, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Taxi
A USAF Lockheed C-5 Galaxy caught fire while taxiing at Palmdale AFB and was stopped on the taxiway. Its crew evacuated the cabin safely, but the aircraft was destroyed by an intense fire and the cause remains unknown.