Douglas DC-7 crash, Nov 28, 1980 (2 killed), Pecos
Douglas DC-7 accident on November 28, 1980 near Pecos, Texas, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: Powerplant failure for undetermined reasons, with...
- Date: November 28, 1980
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-7
- Location: Pecos, Texas, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Powerplant failure for undetermined reasons, with the pilot-in-command failing to maintain flying speed and improper emergency procedures as listed contributing factors.
A Central Air Service Douglas DC-7B crashed after a night takeoff from Pecos Municipal Airport, Texas. In the initial climb it banked left, stalled and crashed, bursting into flames. Both pilots were killed.