Chicago – Phoenix

On February 29, 1960 at 12:00 AM, Chicago – Phoenix experienced a crash involving Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation, operated by Trans World Airlines - TWA, with the event recorded near Chicago-Midway Illinois.

The flight was categorized as scheduled revenue flight and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

60 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 60 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 6, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 54, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. During the takeoff roll, the right main gear collapsed. The aircraft swung on runway and came to rest. All 60 occupants were evacuated safely while the aircraft was considered as damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration N7101C, MSN 4582, year of manufacture 1955.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 41.7870°, -87.5891°.