N7466

On September 27, 1968 at 02:41 AM, N7466 experienced a crash involving Douglas DC-7, operated by Universal Airlines, with the event recorded near Cherry Point MCAS (Cunningham Field) North Carolina.

The flight was categorized as cargo and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) 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 human factor. The crew was performing a cargo flight to Cherry Point MCAS on behalf of the US Air Force. On final approach by night, the visibility was limited due to foggy conditions. The crew continued the approach below the glide until the airplane struck trees and crashed in flames. All three crew members were injured while the aircraft was destroyed.

Aircraft reference details include registration N7466, MSN 45090, year of manufacture 1956.