Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation crash, Aug 3, 1961, N...
Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation accident on August 3, 1961 near New York-Idlewild New York, United States with no fatalities.
- Date: August 3, 1961
- Aircraft: Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation
- Location: New York-Idlewild New York, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Taxi
Eastern Air Lines Lockheed L 1049C Super Constellation N6220C, on a cargo flight from New York Idlewild to San Juan, had its main gear collapse during taxi preparations at Idlewild on 3 August 1961. The aircraft sank onto its belly, came to rest in flames and was destroyed.