Lockheed C-141 Starlifter crash, Sep 18, 1979, Charleston...
Lockheed C-141 Starlifter accident on September 18, 1979 near Charleston-Intl South Carolina, United States with no fatalities.
- Date: September 18, 1979
- Aircraft: Lockheed C-141 Starlifter
- Location: Charleston-Intl South Carolina, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A USAF Lockheed C-141 Starlifter on a local training mission at Charleston Air Force Base, South Carolina, suffered a series of brake, thrust reverser, hydraulic and landing gear failures on landing. The aircraft came to rest on its belly in flames. All six crew members escaped with minor injuries and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.