Accident
Last updated: 21 May 2013
| Estado: | |
| Fecha: | 18 ABR 1957 |
| Tipo: | Douglas DC-4 |
| Operador: | Capital Airlines |
| Registración: | NC88839 |
| Numéro de série: | 3060 |
| Año de Construcción: | 1942 |
| Tripulación: | Fatalidades: 0 / Ocupantes: 4 |
| Pasajeros: | Fatalidades: 0 / Ocupantes: 51 |
| Total: | Fatalidades: 0 / Ocupantes: 55 |
| Daños en la Aeronave: | Anulado |
| Consecuencias: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Ubicación: | Pittsburgh, PA (Estados Unidos de América) |
| Fase: | Aproximación (APR) |
| Naturaleza: | Pasajeros Programado |
| Aeropuerto de Salida: | ? |
| Pittsburgh International Airport, PA (PIT/KPIT), Estados Unidos de América |
The DC-4 was on a simulated ILS approach to Pittsburgh when the co-pilot established visual reference with the runway. The approach was continued visually, but the rate of descent was excessive. The captain applied power, but before recovery was complete, the right main gear struck the embankment short of the runway. Full power was applied and a go-around carried out. Severe buffeting and a no. 3 engine fire were experienced as the DC-4 circled for another approach. The landing was carried out safely, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair
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This information is not presented as the Flight Safety Foundation or the Aviation Safety Network’s opinion as to the cause of the accident. It is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time.
