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Registration / Serial: | 84-0059 |
Alternate Serial: | 40059 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed C-5 Galaxy |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed C-5 Galaxy |
Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-5B Galaxy (L-500) |
C/n (msn): | 500-0083 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
Unit Markings: | 436 AW / 512 AW |
Location | |
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City / Airport: | Las Vegas - Nellis AFBMap |
Region / Country: | Nevada, United States |
Airport Codes: | ICAO: KLSV IATA: LSV Local: LSV Other: - |
Event: | Golden Air Tattoo (USAF 50th Anniversary) 1997 |
Photo Date: | 24 April 1997 |
Photo by: | John Visanich |
Photo ID: | 531374 |
Photo Comment |
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On 3 April 2006 this C-5B took off from Dover AFB at 06:21 on its way to Kuwait via Ramstein. About ten minutes after takeoff the aircrew observed a No. 2 engine "Thrust Reverser Not Locked" indication light. They shut down the No. 2 engine as a precaution and decided to return to Dover. On final approach, due to a combination of pilot errors, the C-5 stalled , hit a utility pole and crashed into a field. The tail separated and the C-5 crash-landed further on. The nose section separated due to the impact. The aircraft carried 14 crew and three passengers; there were no fatalities. This photo is copyright © John Visanich, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 20 December 2022, and has since been viewed 741 times. |