Douglas DC-6 crash, Dec 18, 1954 (26 killed), New York-Id...
Douglas DC-6 accident on December 18, 1954 near New York-Idlewild New York, United States with 26 fatalities. Cause: Erratic approach too low to clear...
- Date: December 18, 1954
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-6
- Location: New York-Idlewild New York, United States
- Fatalities: 26
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Erratic approach too low to clear the pier, with pilot fatigue as a contributing factor
Flight 451 from Rome struck a pier supporting the approach lights while making its fourth instrument approach to Idlewild on 18 December 1954, after a long holding period in deteriorating weather. The DC-6 burned and sank in Jamaica Bay. Of the 32 people on board, 26 died, including all 10 crew.