Douglas DC-7 crash, Apr 21, 1958 (47 killed), Las Vegas N...
Douglas DC-7 accident on April 21, 1958 near Las Vegas Nevada, United States with 47 fatalities. Cause: Midair collision with USAF F 100F.
- Date: April 21, 1958
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-7
- Location: Las Vegas Nevada, United States
- Fatalities: 47
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Midair collision with USAF F 100F
United Airlines Flight 736, a DC 7 bound from Los Angeles to New York, collided at 21000 feet with a USAF F 100F from Nellis Air Force Base that was on an instrument training flight. The collision happened about 9 miles southwest of Las Vegas. All 47 aboard the airliner and both fighter crew were killed.