Remains of Marinette airman killed in 1952 plane crash return home

Published
June 17, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Air Force, Wisconsin
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Incident type
Aircraft

Summary

Aircraft Air Force Wisconsin in Air Force, Wisconsin: Daniel McMann, a 22-year-old U.S. Air Force airman second class from Marinette, Wisconsin, died in 1952 when his plane, bound for Elmendorf Air Force Base, crashed in Alaska, killing 52 people. His remains were among the last identified at the crash site through a military recovery mission organized by the Homeward Bound organization. On Wednesday, more than 73 years after the crash, McMann's remains were returned to his hometown of Marinette, where over 100 family and community members gathered to honor him.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Daniel McMann Unknown Fatal
U.S. Air Force At-fault party

Original reporting

Remains of Marinette airman killed in 1952 plane crash return home

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