Douglas DC-7 crash, Apr 24, 1964, Deer Valley Arizona
Douglas DC-7 accident on April 24, 1964 near Deer Valley Arizona, United States with no fatalities.
- Date: April 24, 1964
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-7
- Location: Deer Valley Arizona, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
The FAA deliberately crashed a Douglas DC 7 at Deer Valley north of Phoenix as part of its crash research program. The aircraft ran down a steel rail at high speed, struck a slope and broke apart, and carried instrumented crash dummies instead of living occupants.