ASN Aircraft accident Lockheed L-1049D Super Constellation N6503C New York-Idlewild International Airport, NY (IDL)
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Status:Accident investigation report completed and information captured
Date:Monday 10 November 1958
Time:11:00
Type:Silhouette image of generic CONI model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different
Lockheed L-1049D Super Constellation
Operator:Seaboard & Western Airlines
Registration: N6503C
MSN: 4165
First flight: 1954
Crew:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5
Passengers:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0
Total:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5
Aircraft damage: Damaged beyond repair
Location:New York-Idlewild International Airport, NY (IDL) (   United States of America)
Phase: Takeoff (TOF)
Nature:Training
Departure airport:New York-Idlewild International Airport, NY (IDL/KIDL), United States of America
Destination airport:New York-Idlewild International Airport, NY (IDL/KIDL), United States of America
Narrative:
Seaboard & Western Airlines Super Constellation "Paris Airtrader" was taking off from New York runway 31R when it became uncontrollable. The aircraft finally struck an unloaded Trans-Canada Viscount, which was preparing to board passengers. Both aircraft were destroyed by fire.

Probable Cause:

PROBABLE CAUSE: "An unwanted propeller reversal at a low altitude occurring immediately after takeoff. A contributing factor was the inadequate overhaul procedure employed by the propeller manufacurer."

Accident investigation:

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Investigating agency: CAB
Status: Investigation completed
Accident number: final report
Download report: Final report

Classification:
Engine reverse issue
Loss of control

Sources:
» ICAO Accident Digest Circular 62-AN/57 (36-37)


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