Douglas C-54 Skymaster crash, Apr 23, 2024 (2 killed), Fa...
Douglas C-54 Skymaster accident on April 23, 2024 near Fairbanks, Alaska, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: Loss of power in the number 1 engine...
- Date: April 23, 2024
- Aircraft: Douglas C-54 Skymaster
- Location: Fairbanks, Alaska, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Loss of power in the number 1 engine of undetermined cause and an incorrectly installed B nut in the propeller feathering system sprayed oil on the exhaust. An incorrectly repaired fuel leak caused an explosion and loss of control (NTSB).
A Douglas C 54 freighter carrying fuel and propane for Kobuk lost power in the number one engine after takeoff from Fairbanks, caught fire and exploded, then entered an uncontrolled left descent and crashed. Both pilots died. The NTSB cited an incorrectly installed B nut fitting in the propeller feathering system and an incorrectly repaired fuel leak.