N37519

On October 17, 1965 at 04:05 PM, N37519 experienced a crash involving Douglas DC-6, operated by United Airlines, with the event recorded near Huntsville Alabama.

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.

16 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 16 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: 11, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. During the takeoff roll at Huntsville Airport, when V1 speed was reached, the pilot-in-command started the rotation when the nose gear retracted. The airplane sank on its nose, slid for several yards, overran and came to rest 300 feet further. All 16 occupants were evacuated safely while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Aircraft reference details include registration N37519, MSN 43008, year of manufacture 1947.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 34.7298°, -86.5859°.