New York – San Juan
Flight / Schedule
New York – San Juan
Aircraft
Lockheed L-1049 Super ConstellationRegistration
N6220C
MSN
4528
Year of Manufacture
1953
Operator
Eastern AirlinesDate
August 3, 1961 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Taxiing
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
New York-Idlewild New York
Region
North America • United States of America
Crash Cause
Technical failure
Narrative Report
On August 3, 1961 at 12:00 AM, New York – San Juan experienced a crash involving Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation, operated by Eastern Airlines, with the event recorded near New York-Idlewild New York.
The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was taxiing at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
3 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 3 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.
Crew on board: 3, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is technical failure. While taxiing at Idlewild Airport, preparing for a cargo flight to San Juan, one of the main gear collapsed. The aircraft sank on its belly and came to rest in flames. All three crew members were uninjured while the aircraft was destroyed by fire.
Aircraft reference details include registration N6220C, MSN 4528, year of manufacture 1953.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
While taxiing at Idlewild Airport, preparing for a cargo flight to San Juan, one of the main gear collapsed. The aircraft sank on its belly and came to rest in flames. All three crew members were uninjured while the aircraft was destroyed by fire.
Cause: Technical failure
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
3
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
3
Fatality Rate
0.0%
Known people on board: 3
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
New York – San Juan
Operator
Eastern AirlinesFlight Type
Cargo
Flight Phase
Taxiing
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
North America • United States of America
Aircraft Details
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