Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation crash, Sep 24, 1973
Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation accident on September 24, 1973 near Gary Indiana, United States with no fatalities. Cause: Heavy landing caused by...
- Date: September 24, 1973
- Aircraft: Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation
- Location: Gary Indiana, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Heavy landing caused by the copilot not leveling off properly, with inadequate supervision by the captain.
A Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation landed at Gary and its left main gear collapsed. The aircraft slid along the runway and came to rest in flames, but all five crew escaped unhurt.