Martin 404 crash, Nov 14, 1957, Massena New York
Martin 404 accident on November 14, 1957 near Massena New York, United States with no fatalities. Cause: The captain used an improper approach...
- Date: November 14, 1957
- Aircraft: Martin 404
- Location: Massena New York, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The captain used an improper approach technique, with a steep nose down attitude and a high rate of descent.
Eastern Air Lines Flight 18, a Martin 404 on a scheduled IFR service from New York to Massena, was landing at Richards Field on 14 November 1957. The final approach ended with a steep nose down attitude and a high rate of descent that was not arrested before touchdown. The aircraft was destroyed, but none of the five occupants died.