Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 30 July 1959
Aircraft Type: Lockheed R7V-2 Super Constellation
Owner/operator: United States Navy
Registration Number: 131631
Location: Palmdale Air Force Base, CA (PMD) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: The entire aircraft structure, specifically the wings and fuselage.The entire aircraft structure, specifically the wings and fuselage.
Category: UK
The Constellation, a 1960 vintage aircraft, was irreparably damaged following a catastrophic event. It was subsequently sold to California Airmotive for scrap.The Constellation, a 1960 vintage aircraft, was irreparably damaged following a catastrophic event. It was subsequently sold to California Airmotive for scrap.
Description
Damaged beyond repair. The Constellation was bought by California Airmotive in May 1960 and broken up for spares.
Primary Cause
Unknown ? Likely structural failure due to age and potential damage.Unknown ? Likely structural failure due to age and potential damage.Share on:
