Douglas DC-4 crash, May 29, 1947 (43 killed), New York-La...
Douglas DC-4 accident on May 29, 1947 near New York-LaGuardia New York, United States with 43 fatalities. Cause: Pilot error.
- Date: May 29, 1947
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-4
- Location: New York-LaGuardia New York, United States
- Fatalities: 43
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Pilot error
United Air Lines Flight 521, a Douglas DC 4 bound for Cleveland, was on takeoff from LaGuardia when the takeoff was discontinued. The aircraft overran the runway, crashed through the airport fence and burned. Of the 48 people aboard, 43 were killed and 5 survived.