26 Mar Douglas C-47A-70-DL (DC-3) – N54370 Fuel leaking from the APU ignited and set fire to cargo, causing an in-flight fire. An intentional wheels up emergency landing was carr... Continue reading
26 Mar Douglas DC-8-51 – N802E Delta Air Lines flight 9877, a Douglas DC-8-50, crashed following a loss of control in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, killing all 6 crew ... Continue reading
26 Mar Lockheed 18-56-24 Lodestar – N699C The crew continued VFR flight in adverse weather conditions. The Lodestar collided with the ground. PROBABLE CAUSE(S): pilot in comman... Continue reading
26 Mar Martin 4-0-4 – N40406 Collided with trees and crashed into a wooded area. PROBABLE CAUSE: Descent below obstructing terrain. Continue reading
26 Mar Convair CV-440 – N3414 During the takeoff run a complete electrical failure occurred due to an improperly installed heater. The pilot decided to abort the tak... Continue reading
26 Mar Curtiss C-46F-1-CU Commando – N30046 The cargo shifted rearward during the takeoff, causing the Centre of Gravity to go beyond the aft controllable limit. A precautionary l... Continue reading
26 Mar Vickers 745D Viscount – N7431 A snow tractor taxied into the path of a United Air Lines Viscount which was just landing. The Viscount collided with the snow plough, ... Continue reading
26 Mar Douglas DC-6 – N74841 The DC-6 swerved after landing when asymmetrical reverse thrust was applied. The DC-6 was damaged beyond repair. PROBABLEÿCAUSES: dual... Continue reading
26 Mar Douglas DC-6A – N640NA The Saturn DC-6 was operating on a cargo flight to Kelly AFB. The crew decided to divert to civilian international airport at San Anton... Continue reading
26 Mar Lockheed 18-56-23 Lodestar – N131E The no. 2 propeller governor drive shaft failed after takeoff. The aircraft stalled, crashed and caught fire while the pilot tried to c... Continue reading