Narrative:
Seaboard & Western Airlines Super Constellation "Paris Airtrader" was taking off from New York runway 31R when it became uncontrollable. The aircraft finally struck an unloaded Trans-Canada Viscount, which was preparing to board passengers. Both aircraft were destroyed by fire.
PROBABLE CAUSE: "An unwanted propeller reversal at a low altitude occurring immediately after takeoff. A contributing factor was the inadequate overhaul procedure employed by the propeller manufacurer."
Loss of control
| Status: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
| Date: | Monday 10 November 1958 |
| Time: | 11:00 |
| Type: |  Lockheed L-1049D Super Constellation |
| Operator: | Seaboard & Western Airlines |
| Registration: | N6503C |
| MSN: | 4165 |
| First flight: | 1954 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | New York-Idlewild International Airport, NY (IDL) ( United States of America)
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| Phase: | Takeoff (TOF) |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | New York-Idlewild International Airport, NY (IDL/KIDL), United States of America |
| New York-Idlewild International Airport, NY (IDL/KIDL), United States of America |
Seaboard & Western Airlines Super Constellation "Paris Airtrader" was taking off from New York runway 31R when it became uncontrollable. The aircraft finally struck an unloaded Trans-Canada Viscount, which was preparing to board passengers. Both aircraft were destroyed by fire.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE: "An unwanted propeller reversal at a low altitude occurring immediately after takeoff. A contributing factor was the inadequate overhaul procedure employed by the propeller manufacurer."
Accident investigation:
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Classification:
Engine reverse issue Loss of control
Sources:
» ICAO Accident Digest Circular 62-AN/57 (36-37)Photos
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