Status:	Final
Date:	30 JUL 1964
Time:	21:02
Type:	Douglas DC-7
Operator:	Federal Aviation Agency - FAA
Registration:	N464
C/n / msn:	44127/402
First flight:	1953
Total airframe hrs:	16829
Crew:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3
Passengers:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5
Total:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 8
Airplane damage:	Substantial
Airplane fate:	Repaired
Location:	Washington-Dulles International Airport, DC (IAD) (United States of America)
Phase:	Landing (LDG)
Nature:	Test
Departure airport:	?
Destination airport:	Washington-Dulles International Airport, DC (IAD/KIAD), United States of America

Narrative:
The aircraft suffered a nose gear collapse after landing. Apparently the aircraft has been repaired as it was seen in Columbus in April 1972.

PROBABLE CAUSE(S):
pilot in command - failed to maintain directional control
misc-inherent risks of test program involved.
pilot in command - inadequate supervision of flight
FACTOR(S)
miscellaneous acts, conditions - simulated conditions

Sources:
» NTSB file # 2-0588