Douglas DC-7 crash, Nov 28, 1980 (2 killed), Pecos
Douglas DC-7 accident on November 28, 1980 near Pecos, Texas, USA, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: Powerplant failure for undetermined reasons....
- Date: November 28, 1980
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-7
- Location: Pecos, Texas, USA, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Cause: Powerplant failure for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors listed were a failure to keep flying speed and a feathered No. 2 propeller.
Douglas DC-7B N816D crashed after a night takeoff from Pecos Municipal Airport, Texas, on 28 November 1980, killing both pilots. The aircraft stalled and caught fire during the initial climb.