Douglas DC-6 crash, Nov 29, 1949 (28 killed), Dallas-Love...
Douglas DC-6 accident on November 29, 1949 near Dallas-Love Field Texas, United States with 28 fatalities. Cause: Faulty execution of an engine out...
- Date: November 29, 1949
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-6
- Location: Dallas-Love Field Texas, United States
- Fatalities: 28
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Faulty execution of an engine out approach
American Airlines Flight 157, a DC 6, attempted a three engine landing at Dallas Love Field on 29 November 1949 after an engine was feathered. The aircraft slid off the runway, struck buildings and burned, and 28 people were killed.