Douglas DC-3 crash, Jun 29, 1953 (1 killed), Los Angeles...
Douglas DC-3 accident on June 29, 1953 near Los Angeles California, United States with 1 fatality. Cause: Maintenance error.
- Date: June 29, 1953
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-3
- Location: Los Angeles California, United States
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Maintenance error
A Western Air Lines DC-3 on a local test flight from Los Angeles International Airport lost control during takeoff, its right wing dropped and it cartwheeled and burned. One person died and two others were injured.