Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation crash, May 28, 1963
Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation accident on May 28, 1963 near Manhattan Kansas, United States with no fatalities. Cause: The No. 3 propeller went...
- Date: May 28, 1963
- Aircraft: Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation
- Location: Manhattan Kansas, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The No. 3 propeller went into reverse pitch in flight because of a propeller power unit malfunction caused by improper maintenance and inspection procedures, according to the CAB report adopted 20 April 1964.
The Standard Airways Super Constellation on a military charter from Daggett was on approach to Manhattan, Kansas when the No. 3 propeller unexpectedly went into reverse. The aircraft struck the ground short of the runway, lost its right wing and landing gear, and was destroyed by fire. No one died.