Narrative:
The DC-4 touched down at a high rate of descent, causing the undercarriage and wings to collapse.
The aircraft was being used for a pilot rating check flight.
| Status: | |
| Date: | Wednesday 29 May 1946 |
| Type: |  Douglas C-54A-15-DC (DC-4) |
| Operator: | United Airlines |
| Registration: | NC30065 |
| MSN: | 10388 |
| First flight: | 1944 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Chicago Municipal Airport, IL (MDW) ( United States of America)
|
| Phase: | Approach (APR) |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | Chicago Municipal Airport, IL (MDW/KMDW), United States of America |
| Chicago Municipal Airport, IL (MDW/KMDW), United States of America |
The DC-4 touched down at a high rate of descent, causing the undercarriage and wings to collapse.
The aircraft was being used for a pilot rating check flight.
Classification:
Runway mishap
Sources:
» Chicago Tribune 30 May 1946Photos
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