Aircraft Photo of 84-0059 / 40059 | Lockheed C-5B Galaxy (L-500) | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #531374
Aircraft
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
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

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.

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