| - | ACCIDENT DETAILS |
| Date: | August 22, 1954 |
| Time: | 1703 |
| Location: | Near Mason City, Iowa |
| Operator: | Braniff Airlines |
| Flight #: | 152 |
| Route: | Memphis - Minneapolis |
| AC Type: | Douglas DC-3 |
| Registration: | N61451 |
| cn / ln: | 4630 |
| Aboard: | 19 (passengers:16 crew:3) |
| Fatalities: | 12 (passengers:10 crew:2) |
| Ground: | 0 |
| Summary: | The aircraft crashed 16 miles south of Mason City, Iowa due to a loss of control after penetrating an area of thunderstorms during a go-around. The flight, while endeavouring to traverse a thunderstorm area, encountered very heavy rain, divergent winds, and strong downdrafts that forced the aircraft to the ground. |
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