Date & Time:
Jul 30, 1964 at 2102 LT
Type of aircraft:
Douglas DC-7
Operator:
Registration:
N464
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Test
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Washington DC - Washington DC
MSN:
44127
YOM:
1953
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
0
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
0
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total hours on type:
260
Circumstances:
The crew was completing a local test flight at Washington-Dulles Airport. Upon landing, the nose gear collapsed and the airplane slid for several yards before coming to rest. All eight occupants were uninjured while the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
The crew failed to maintain directional control and the pilot-in-command made an inadequate supervision of flight.
Final Report:
N464.pdf92.35 KB
