Douglas DC-6 crash, Feb 8, 1976 (3 killed), Van Nuys Cali...
Douglas DC-6 accident on February 8, 1976 near Van Nuys California, United States with 3 fatalities. Cause: Propeller blade failure from a fatigue...
- Date: February 8, 1976
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-6
- Location: Van Nuys California, United States
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Propeller blade failure from a fatigue crack that started at the leading edge under the deicer boot, leading to the loss of two engines
A Mercer Airlines Douglas airliner lost a propeller blade shortly after takeoff from Burbank, and the blade impact separated the No. 3 engine and damaged other systems. The No. 2 engine later failed and the crew attempted an emergency landing at Van Nuys, where the aircraft struck a concrete foundation on a golf course and burned. Three crew were killed and three occupants were injured.