Douglas DC-7 crash, Nov 16, 1959 (42 killed), Pilottown L...
Douglas DC-7 accident on November 16, 1959 near Pilottown Louisiana, United States with 42 fatalities. Cause: Unknown due to lack of physical evidence...
- Date: November 16, 1959
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-7
- Location: Pilottown Louisiana, United States
- Fatalities: 42
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Unknown due to lack of physical evidence (CAB)
National Airlines Flight 967 disappeared from radar over the Gulf of Mexico at night while cruising toward New Orleans. Searchers found some floating bodies and debris but never located the main wreckage. All 42 on board died and the CAB could not determine the cause.