Beschrijving:
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: | |
| Datum: | woensdag 29 mei 1946 |
| Type: |  Douglas C-54A-15-DC (DC-4) |
| Luchtvaartmaatschappij: | United Airlines |
| Registratie: | NC30065 |
| Constructienummer: | 10388 |
| Bouwjaar: | 1944 |
| Bemanning: | slachtoffers: 0 / inzittenden: 4 |
| Passagiers: | slachtoffers: 0 / inzittenden: 0 |
| Totaal: | slachtoffers: 0 / inzittenden: 4 |
| Schade: | Afgeschreven |
| Gevolgen: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Plaats: | Chicago Municipal Airport, IL (MDW) ( Verenigde Staten)
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| Fase: | Nadering (APR) |
| Soort vlucht: | Training |
| Vliegveld van vertrek: | Chicago Municipal Airport, IL (MDW/KMDW), Verenigde Staten |
| Chicago Municipal Airport, IL (MDW/KMDW), Verenigde Staten |
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.
Bronnen:
» Chicago Tribune 30 May 1946Foto's
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