Martin 404 crash, Mar 17, 1958, Melbourne Florida
Martin 404 accident on March 17, 1958 near Melbourne Florida, United States with no fatalities. Cause: The aircraft was too low on final approach and...
- Date: March 17, 1958
- Aircraft: Martin 404
- Location: Melbourne Florida, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The aircraft was too low on final approach and struck a gravel pile short of the runway.
An Eastern Airlines Martin 404 came in too low on approach to Melbourne, Florida, and its undercarriage struck a gravel pile short of the runway. The gear collapsed on touchdown, and the aircraft slid and burned. All ten occupants got out safely.