Historical Events tagged with "globemaster"

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Accidents & Tragedies

C-124 Crash in Moses Lake Claims 87 Lives

December 20th, 1952 72 years ago

A United States Air Force C-124 Globemaster II crashed and burned near Moses Lake, Washington, resulting in the deaths of 87 out of the 115 individuals aboard. The aircraft was making a routine flight when it encountered difficulties shortly after takeoff. Eyewitnesses reported seeing flames and smoke as the transport plane plunged to the ground, leading to a rapid emergency response from local authorities and military personnel. The cause of the accident was later investigated, and varying factors related to mechanical failure and pilot error were considered.

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