Douglas DC-7 crash, Oct 16, 1965, Charlotte-Douglas North...
Douglas DC-7 accident on October 16, 1965 near Charlotte-Douglas North Carolina, United States with no fatalities. Cause: Pilot in command misjudged...
- Date: October 16, 1965
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-7
- Location: Charlotte-Douglas North Carolina, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Pilot in command misjudged distance, speed and altitude on the approach, per the NTSB report number MIA66A0042.
An Eastern Air Lines DC 7B was too low on short final to Charlotte Douglas airport on 16 October 1965. Its right main gear struck the ground short of the runway and was sheared off on touchdown, and the aircraft slid and burned, but all occupants were evacuated safely.