Douglas DC-4 crash, Apr 18, 1957, Pittsburgh-Intl Pennsyl...
Douglas DC-4 accident on April 18, 1957 near Pittsburgh-Intl Pennsylvania, United States with no fatalities. Cause: Wrong approach configuration and...
- Date: April 18, 1957
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-4
- Location: Pittsburgh-Intl Pennsylvania, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Wrong approach configuration and lack of crew coordination
A Capital Airlines DC-4 on a scheduled service from Buffalo to Pittsburgh made a simulated ILS approach that became visual, but the rate of descent was excessive. The right main gear struck an embankment short of the runway, and the crew went around. A No. 3 engine fire and severe buffeting occurred during a second approach, which ended in a safe landing, and all 55 occupants were evacuated.