Status:	Final
Date:	24 JAN 1967
Time:	14:28
Type:	Douglas DC-6
Operator:	Saturn Airways
Registration:	N74841
C/n / msn:	43056/50
First flight:	1947
Crew:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4
Passengers:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Total:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4
Airplane damage:	Written off
Airplane fate:	Written off (damaged beyond repair)
Location:	Oakland International Airport, CA (OAK) (United States of America)
Phase:	Landing (LDG)
Nature:	Training
Departure airport:	?
Destination airport:	Oakland International Airport, CA (OAK/KOAK), United States of America

Narrative:
The DC-6 swerved after landing when asymmetrical reverse thrust was applied. The DC-6 was damaged beyond repair.

PROBABLE CAUSES:
dual student - failed to maintain directional control
dual student - improper operation of powerplant & powerplant controls
miscellaneous acts, conditions - thrust reversal-asymetrical
pilot in command - inadequate supervision of flight
FACTORS:
pilot in command - lack of familiarity with aircraft
miscellaneous acts, conditions - overload failure

Sources:
» NTSB