Douglas DC-3 crash, Mar 8, 1964 (1 killed), Chicago-O'Har...
Douglas DC-3 accident on March 8, 1964 near Chicago-O'Hare Illinois, United States with 1 fatality. Cause: The investigation attributed the accident to...
- Date: March 8, 1964
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-3
- Location: Chicago-O'Hare Illinois, United States
- Fatalities: 1
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: The investigation attributed the accident to improper handling of the engines and their controls during the missed approach.
A Hansen Air Activities DC3 charter from Pellston crashed into an occupied house about 7.5 miles west northwest of Chicago O'Hare while attempting an ILS approach. The copilot was killed and three passengers received minor injuries, and the aircraft was substantially damaged.