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
| Status: | Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
| Date: | Thursday 30 July 1964 |
| Time: | 21:02 |
| Type: |  Douglas DC-7 |
| Operator: | Federal Aviation Agency - FAA |
| Registration: | N464 |
| 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 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Aircraft fate: | Repaired |
| Location: | Washington-Dulles International Airport, DC (IAD) ( United States of America)
|
| Phase: | Landing (LDG) |
| Nature: | Test |
| Departure airport: | ? |
| Washington-Dulles International Airport, DC (IAD/KIAD), United States of America |
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:
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 # 2-0588Photos
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