Narrative:
The DC-7 landed in foggy and rainy weather conditions. Due to overcontrolling of reverse thrust the nose landing gear collapsed. The aircraft sustained irreparable damage.
PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
pilot in command - improper operation of powerplant & powerplant controls
miscellaneous acts,conditions - thrust reversal-asymmetrical
FACTOR(S)
pilot in command - failed to initiate go-around
weather - low ceiling
weather - rain
miscellaneous acts, conditions - poorly planned approach
miscellaneous acts, conditions - overload failure
| Status: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
| Date: | Saturday 28 September 1963 |
| Time: | 20:30 |
| Type: |  Douglas DC-7B |
| Operator: | Eastern Air Lines |
| Registration: | N843D |
| MSN: | 45449/952 |
| First flight: | 1958 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 15975 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 40 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 45 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Nashville Metropolitan Airport, TN (BNA) ( United States of America)
|
| Phase: | Landing (LDG) |
| Nature: | Domestic Scheduled Passenger |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| Nashville Metropolitan Airport, TN (BNA/KBNA), United States of America |
The DC-7 landed in foggy and rainy weather conditions. Due to overcontrolling of reverse thrust the nose landing gear collapsed. The aircraft sustained irreparable damage.
Probable Cause:
PROBABLE CAUSE(S)
pilot in command - improper operation of powerplant & powerplant controls
miscellaneous acts,conditions - thrust reversal-asymmetrical
FACTOR(S)
pilot in command - failed to initiate go-around
weather - low ceiling
weather - rain
miscellaneous acts, conditions - poorly planned approach
miscellaneous acts, conditions - overload failure
Sources:
» NTSB File 1-0058Photos
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