N824D

On October 16, 1965 at 04:47 PM, N824D experienced a crash involving Douglas DC-7, operated by Eastern Airlines, with the event recorded near Charlotte-Douglas North Carolina.

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

62 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 62 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 5, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 57, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. On short final to Charlotte-Douglas Airport, the four engine aircraft was too low. The right main gear struck the ground short of runway threshold. Upon touchdown on the concrete runway, the right main gear was sheared off and the airplane slid for several yards before coming to rest in flames. While all 62 occupants were evacuated safely, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration N824D, MSN 45333/888, year of manufacture 1957.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 35.2107°, -80.9457°.