Douglas C-54 Skymaster crash, Jun 1, 1979, Thompson Manitoba
Douglas C-54 Skymaster accident on June 1, 1979 near Thompson Manitoba, Canada with no fatalities. Cause: Fire in engine no. 1 after takeoff; the fire...
- Date: June 1, 1979
- Aircraft: Douglas C-54 Skymaster
- Location: Thompson Manitoba, Canada
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Fire in engine no. 1 after takeoff; the fire extinguisher system failed and the fire spread to the left wing
Shortly after takeoff from Thompson Airport, the number 1 engine of this Douglas C-54 caught fire. The crew turned back and landed safely. Both crew were unhurt, but the fire partially destroyed the aircraft. The extinguisher system reportedly failed.