Douglas DC-7 crash, Jul 2, 1968, Philadelphia Pennsylvania
Douglas DC-7 accident on July 2, 1968 near Philadelphia Pennsylvania, United States with no fatalities.
- Date: July 2, 1968
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-7
- Location: Philadelphia Pennsylvania, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
On landing at Philadelphia on a wet runway, the cargo DC 7 hydroplaned and veered off the runway to the right. Its undercarriage collapsed on soft ground, the right wing was torn off, and the aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire. All three crew escaped uninjured. An NTSB investigation (NYC69A0001) is referenced.